Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these irresistibly delicious Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies that are a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. With a hint of matcha powder for a unique twist, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Salted Pistachio Paste:
- ½ cup (60g) roasted salted pistachios (no shell)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
Cookie Dough:
- 7 tbsp (100g) salted butter, softened
- ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp pure almond extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 cup (5oz/142g) dark chocolate chunks
- 2 tbsp ground pistachios
- Flaky sea salt (optional for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the pistachio paste: Place pistachios in a small food processor and pulse until very finely ground. Add oil and grind until the mixture forms a thick paste.
- Prepare the cookie dough: Cream together butter and sugars until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts, then mix in pistachio paste. Combine dry ingredients separately, then fold into the butter mixture. Add chocolate chunks and mix until evenly distributed. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with ground pistachios, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother pistachio paste, you can add a bit more oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Pistachio Paste Cookies, Nutty Chocolate Cookies
