Description
Enjoy these soft and chewy Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a delightful combination of rich semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a unique twist on a classic treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and roughly chopped pistachios using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Optionally, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips and pistachios on top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chocolate chips and pistachios to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes