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Salted Pistachio Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet and salty cookies beautifully balanced with rich, browned butter, roasted pistachios, and dark chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt (if using unsalted pistachios)
  • 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios (finely chopped)
  • Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
  • 1 dark chocolate bar (chopped, approx 3/4 cups)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam, then continue cooking until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the cooled browned butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the room temperature egg and vanilla, whisking until fully blended.
  5. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and finely chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
  7. Portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
  9. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the cookies while warm, then cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: cookies, dessert, pistachio, dark chocolate, baking