Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate and crunchy pistachios. These cookies are easy to make and ideal for any occasion, whether you need a sweet treat for a gathering or a snack at home. With their vibrant colors and irresistible taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the buttery goodness with an added nutritional twist from the pistachios, making these cookies not only delicious but also somewhat guilt-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup roasted salted pistachios (no shell)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 7 tbsp salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 2 tbsp ground pistachios
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the pistachio paste by blending pistachios and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and extracts.
- Fold in the pistachio paste.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in dark chocolate chunks.
- Chill dough for 2 hours before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg