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Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies that merge nutty pistachios with gooey chocolate for an irresistible treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and browned
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or semi-sweet based on preference
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Pistachios Unsalted, shelled
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Freezer
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pistachio cream. Use a small scoop to create tablespoon-sized balls and freeze for about 30 minutes.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  3. Mix browned butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until glossy and well blended.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed pistachios until evenly distributed.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  7. Scoop two tablespoons of dough, place a frozen pistachio cream ball in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  8. Chill assembled cookies for at least 30 minutes before baking.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
  10. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. Dough can also be frozen for later use.

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