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Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Delight in these rich and flavorful Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining the creamy nuttiness of pistachio paste with classic chocolate chips for a unique twist on a beloved treat. Soft, chewy, and studded with crunchy chopped pistachios, these cookies are perfect for an indulgent snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pistachio cream or pistachio paste

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal baking temperature while you prepare the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture. This helps incorporate air into the dough for tender cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully mixed before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so mix until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Add Pistachio and Chocolate: Fold in the pistachio cream or pistachio paste along with the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, allowing them to firm up and develop texture.

Notes

  • Use softened butter at room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
  • If pistachio cream or paste is unavailable, you can use finely ground pistachios mixed with a small amount of honey or cream for similar flavor and texture.
  • Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook slightly after removing from the oven.
  • Chilled dough can be baked later; refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking for enhanced flavor development.
  • For extra pistachio flavor, sprinkle additional chopped pistachios on top of each cookie dough ball before baking.

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