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A stack of chewy pistachio chocolate chip cookies on a wooden background.
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Chewy Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chewy chocolate chip cookies, pistachio chocolate chip cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings 8 large cookies
Calories 328kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 sticks butter
  • 125 grams brown sugar 1/2 cup
  • 40 grams white sugar 3 Tablespoons
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 120 grams flour about 1 cup
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • ¼ cup unsalted pistachios chopped
  • sea salt for topping

Instructions

  • Melt 1 sticks butter in a saucepan or in the microwave. Let it cool for 3-5 minutes.
  • Pour the butter in to a large mixing bowl. Add 125 grams brown sugar and 40 grams white sugar. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth, thick, and glossy (about 1 minute).
  • Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 120 grams flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and ⅙ teaspoon kosher salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet just until a few streaks remain.
  • Stir ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks and ¼ cup unsalted pistachios.
  • Cover the dough and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat your oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking. .
  • Scoop 2 tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared tray.
  • Bake at 350°F for 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are puffed but soft. Halfway through the baking time, bang ther pan on the rack to deflate the cookies and encourage crackled tops.
  • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm. Cool 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg