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Salted Pistachio Cookies

Salted Pistachio Cookies
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Salted Pistachio Cookies offer a perfect harmony of sweet and savory with a crunchy exterior and tender interior. Rich, nutty pistachios combined with a touch of sea salt create an elegant cookie that delights the palate, making it ideal for any occasion or a special snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

Main Mix-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups salted pistachios (lightly toasted and roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of fine sea salt, folding carefully to form a smooth dough.
  2. Fold in the Pistachios: Gently fold in the salted pistachios, ensuring even distribution without crushing the nuts to maintain their crunch and vibrant color.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form small balls of dough and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly flatten each cookie to encourage even cooking and create a crisp edge.
  4. Sprinkle with Sea Salt: Before baking, sprinkle a small pinch of fine sea salt on top of each cookie to enhance the sweet and savory balance and highlight the pistachio flavor.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely and firm up.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and avoid toughness.
  • Lightly toast pistachios before folding them in to deepen their flavor.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to help maintain cookie shape.
  • Monitor baking time closely; start checking cookies at 10 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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Keywords: Salted Pistachio Cookies, nutty cookies, crispy cookies, savory sweet cookies, pistachio cookies, gluten-free cookies

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