Description
Indulge in these delightful Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies for a perfect balance of nuttiness and chocolate goodness. These cookies are easy to make and are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additions:
- 1 cup roughly chopped shelled pistachios (unsalted or lightly salted)
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in pistachios and chocolate: Gently fold in the pistachios and chocolate chunks.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider toasting the pistachios before adding them to the dough.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie before baking for a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
