Description
These Brown Butter Chocolate Pistachio Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday baking or any gourmet treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5–7 minutes. Immediately pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare Oven and Mix Sugars: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Pistachios and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
