Description
Delightful pistachio cream cookies combining nutty flavors with rich chocolate chunks, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
- Take small amounts of dough and flatten them in your palm.
- Place a spoonful of pistachio cream in the center.
- Fold the dough around the cream and roll into a ball.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
You can prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it. Chill for up to 3 days before baking. Experiment with other nuts and flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg