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Pistachio Cookies

Chewy Pistachio Cookies with Dark Chocolate Bliss

Indulge in these chewy pistachio cookies with dark chocolate for a delightful treat that balances nutty flavor and sweetness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • ½ cup Roasted and Salted Pistachios Ground into a paste
  • cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Measure accurately
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness
  • ¾ cup Salted Butter Softened at room temperature
  • ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar Adjust quantity for sweetness
  • 2 large Egg Yolks At room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract For enhanced flavor
For the Chocolate and Topping
  • 6 ounces Dark Chocolate (60% cacao) Chopped
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt For topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse ½ cup of roasted and salted pistachios until finely ground into a thick paste.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream ¾ cup of softened salted butter with ¾ cup of light brown sugar and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add in 2 room-temperature egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract; mix until pale and fluffy.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in 6 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and ½ cup of roughly chopped pistachios.
  8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, aiming for 10 minutes for a chewy texture.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.

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