Irresistible Sea Salt Pistachio Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth, nutty, buttery, golden morsels topped with flaky sea salt are perfect for cozy afternoons, hosting friends, or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (130g) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (226g) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, and ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 2 tsp vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently stir in 1 cup (130g) of roughly chopped pistachios using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop out dough balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underdone, but they’ll set as they cool.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting.’, ‘Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to avoid tough cookies.’, ‘Use fresh, unsalted pistachios for the best flavor.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.’, ‘Slightly underbake the cookies for a chewy texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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