Pistachio Cookies

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Pistachio Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 18 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pistachios 70 g
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 219 g
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup salted butter 168 g, softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar 165 g
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar 50 g
  • 2 egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 6 oz dark chocolate bars 170 g, chopped (60% cacao)
  • ½ cup pistachios 70 g, roughly chopped
  • Flaky sea salt extra chopped chocolate, and extra chopped pistachios for sprinkling on top of cookies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and ground pistachios, and mix until pale and fluffy.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Fold in chopped dark chocolate and pistachios with a rubber spatula.
  • Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • After baking, use a large circular cookie cutter to shape cookies and sprinkle with extra chocolate, pistachios, and flaky sea salt. Enjoy!

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