Pistachio Cookies
These Pistachio Cookies are a nutty, sweet delight! With vibrant green colors and rich flavors, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted or lightly salted shelled pistachios divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your cookies bake evenly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make clean-up a breeze.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chop half of the 1 cup of shelled pistachios and fold them into the dough along with 1 cup of chocolate chips. The remaining pistachios will be used for topping.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
- Press a few of the remaining pistachios into the tops of each cookie dough ball for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Pistachio Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Notes
- Toast the pistachios before adding them to the dough to enhance their flavor.
- If you prefer softer cookies, remove them from the oven while the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.