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Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies for Sweet Indulgence

Indulge in warm Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies—a delightful treat with nutty flavor and rich chocolate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pistachio Cream Can substitute with any nut butter if needed
  • 113 g Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar Can use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 50 g Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier substitute
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature, can substitute with flax egg for vegan
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Almond extract works for variation
  • 160 g All Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used for gluten-free option
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Powder Ensure fresh for optimal results
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Mix with an acidic ingredient
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Reduce if using salted butter
  • 100 g Chocolate Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 45 g Crushed Pistachios Can substitute with walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • freezer
  • oven
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pistachio Cream: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of pistachio cream onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden amber with brown specks.
  3. Cool the Browned Butter: Transfer cooled butter to a bowl, let cool for 10 minutes, then chill in the freezer for 5 minutes before measuring out 90 grams.
  4. Mix in Sugars and Egg: In a mixing bowl, whisk together cooled brown butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, one egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then fold into wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Add Chocolate and Pistachios: Fold in chocolate chips and crushed pistachios until combined.
  7. Shape the Cookies: Take tablespoonfuls of dough, flatten them, place a frozen pistachio cream ball in the center, and fold edges around it.
  8. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate shaped cookie balls for 30 minutes to maintain shape during baking.
  9. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while the cookie dough chills.
  10. Bake the Cookies: Bake chilled cookie dough balls for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  11. Cool Down: Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and consider chilling the dough before baking to enhance texture. These cookies freeze well and can be reheated for a warm treat.

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