Pistachio Cream Cookies
Delightful chewy cookies infused with rich pistachio cream and complemented by chocolate chunks and roasted pistachios.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pistachio cream (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (fresh)
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup roasted pistachios (chopped, unsalted)
- 1 cup chocolate chunks (dark recommended)
- Dried fruits (like cranberries or cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and pistachio cream, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the chopped roasted pistachios, chocolate chunks, and dried fruits.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop the chilled dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle additional melted chocolate on top if desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture. Use fresh ingredients for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg