Description
A rich and creamy cookie packed with the nutty flavor of pistachios, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted pistachio nuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse unsalted pistachios until they reach a fine paste.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture, stirring well until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the pistachio cream gently.
- Use a tablespoon to place dollops of dough onto your prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a different flavor, consider using almond flour in place of some all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, pistachio, dessert, baking, family recipe