Description
These Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of pistachio cream with classic chocolate chips for a delightful twist on a traditional cookie. Crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, these cookies are perfect for nut lovers looking for a unique treat with a creamy pistachio topping.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 8 tbsp pistachio cream (+ extra for topping)
- 113 g unsalted butter (½ cup), softened
- 100 g light brown sugar (½ cup)
- 50 g granulated sugar (¼ cup)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 160 g all-purpose flour (1⅓ cups)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 100 g chocolate, chopped (½ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 45 g pistachios, crushed (⅓ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Pistachio Cream: Mix in the 8 tablespoons of pistachio cream to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a cookie dough.
- Fold in Chocolate and Pistachios: Gently fold the chopped chocolate and crushed pistachios into the dough, ensuring an even distribution throughout.
- Chill Dough (optional): For best results, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough using a spoon or cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, add a small dollop of pistachio cream on top of each cookie for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter and egg ensures better mixing and texture.
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Adjust pistachio cream topping amount to preference for added richness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.