Pistachio Cookies
These Pistachio Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich butter and sugars with the unique crunch of pistachios, making them visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Don’t overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep your cookies tender.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt Consider using unsalted pistachios for better control over the saltiness.
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped You can use salted pistachios, but reduce the salt in the recipe to balance flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are perfect on their own or can be paired with a glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee. For an extra touch, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. To keep fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Freeze cookie dough balls before baking for longer storage; bake directly from frozen, adding extra minutes.