Description
Indulge in these decadent Brown Butter Chocolate Pistachio Cookies that are rich in flavor with a perfect balance of sweet and salty notes. The nutty brown butter, crunchy pistachios, and melty chocolate chunks make every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- 3/4 cup chopped roasted pistachios (shelled and unsalted)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown. Let it cool.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine sugars with butter, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in chocolate and pistachios. Chill dough.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto sheets, bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Sprinkle with sea salt, cool on wire rack.
Notes
- Browning butter enhances flavor.
- Chilling dough helps cookies hold shape.
- Press reserved pistachios and chocolate chunks for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
