Description
Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, combining the nutty flavor of pistachios with rich chocolate chips and a creamy filling. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. The addition of brown butter elevates their flavor profile, making each bite a decadent experience. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these gourmet cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or as a sweet gift, they are an irresistible indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tbsp pistachio cream (+ extra for topping)
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 100 g chocolate chips
- 45 g crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Freeze tablespoon-sized balls of pistachio cream on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until amber with specks.
- Chill the browned butter for about 5 minutes in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk in light brown and granulated sugars until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips and crushed pistachios.
- Form dough balls around frozen pistachio cream balls and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 12–14 minutes or until golden at the edges.
- Let cool on tray for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg