Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies featuring luscious pistachio cream swirl and semi-sweet chocolate chips for an indulgent twist on a classic favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup pistachio cream
07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together butter, pistachio cream, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The pistachio cream creates an incredibly tender crumb that stays soft for days
  • That gorgeous green flecked dough makes people think you worked much harder than you actually did
  • The salted pistachio topping against chocolate is the flavor combo dreams are made of
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable here or the dough will not come together properly
  • Overbaking is the enemy, pull them out when edges are set but centers still look soft
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
03 -
  • Toast the chopped pistachios for 3 minutes before adding to intensify their nutty flavor
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top immediately after baking for a gourmet finish

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