Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich dark chocolate chunks, crunchy pistachios, and a hint of sea salt in every bite of these Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly chewy, these cookies are a gourmet treat for any occasion.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 🍯
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 tsp baking soda 🧂
- 1/4 tsp salt 🧂
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped into chunks 🍫
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped 🌰
- Flaky sea salt, for topping ✨
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chunks and chopped pistachios.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 9–11 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by using different nuts or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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