Imagine sinking your teeth into a cookie that's not just another ordinary sweet treat, but a symphony of flavors and textures that dance on your palate. These Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies are about to revolutionize your baking game, combining the rich, velvety smoothness of chocolate with the distinctive, nutty crunch of pistachios. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious kitchen novice, this recipe promises to deliver cookies so irresistible that they'll disappear faster than you can say "another batch, please!"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the two large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring that they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still appear soft. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your nutty and delicious chocolate chip pistachio cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted. Room temperature butter creates the perfect creamy base for your cookies.
- Don't Overmix: When combining dry and wet ingredients, mix just until incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense cookies.
- Uniform Cookie Size: Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizing, which ensures even baking and a professional look.
- Chill for Better Spread: For thicker, chewier cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Watch Baking Time Closely: Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked. They'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Nut Preparation: Lightly toast your pistachios before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to your cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 40mg
