Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print View)

Soft, chewy cookies with pistachio cream swirl and chocolate chips. Ready in 32 minutes.

# 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:

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, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are golden brown 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 pockets of gooey nutty richness throughout each cookie
  • These stay soft for days thanks to the extra fat from the nut cream
  • They look impressive with flecks of green pistachio and dark chocolate peeking through
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how the dough comes together
  • Overbaking by even a minute will cost you that soft, chewy center
  • The dough benefits from chilling for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
03 -
  • Toast the chopped pistachios for 5 minutes before adding to intensify their flavor
  • Press a few extra chips and nuts onto the tops before baking for a bakery look

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