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Pistachio Chocolate Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies made with roasted pistachios and gooey chocolate chunks, perfect for late-night cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use unsalted for more control over saltiness.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Skip if using salted pistachios.
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped Roasted pistachios preferred for better flavor.
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips Use good quality chocolate for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat butter with brown and white sugar until smooth. Scrape the bowl.
  2. Add eggs one at a time and include the vanilla extract.
  3. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until barely combined.
  4. Stir in most of the pistachios and chocolate, saving some for topping.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough into balls and press extra pistachios and chocolate on top.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake for about 10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  3. Let them cool on the pan for a bit before transferring.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the dough and ensure to chill it before baking. Stored in an airtight container, the cookies will remain soft for up to a week.