Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of pistachios and white chocolate with these soft and chewy pistachio cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Mix-Ins:
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a greener hue, add a drop of natural green food coloring.
- These cookies stay soft for days and freeze well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
