Description
These Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining the nutty richness of pistachio cream with the comforting taste of chocolate chip cookies. They are easy to make, customizable, and perfect for sharing, making them a standout treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup pistachio cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- ½ cup chopped pistachios, for added crunch (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, pistachio cream, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped pistachios if using.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious pistachio cream chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh baking soda and high-quality chocolate chips.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack for optimal texture.
- Consider adding flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Frozen cookie dough balls can be baked by adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 24 cookies per batch)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 2g