Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Salted Pistachio Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of rich brown butter, crunchy pistachios, and melty dark chocolate. These cookies elevate the classic dessert experience with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, making them ideal for any occasion—from cozy nights at home to festive gatherings. With no chill time required, you can whip up these gourmet treats quickly and easily. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast between soft cookie centers and crunchy nuts, creating a delicious treat that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and browned)
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1 dark chocolate bar (chopped, approx. 3/4 cup)
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium pan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes. Let it cool for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cooled butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla; whisk until smooth and light in color.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and chopped pistachios until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after baking and allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg