Description
Delightful cookies combining bright pistachios with rich chocolate chips, creating a beloved family treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Add the eggs and vanilla, beating in one at a time until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For chewy cookies, chill the dough for an hour before baking.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend. Use a flax egg for an egg-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, pistachio, chocolate chip, baking, family recipe