Description
Delightful White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies bring Mediterranean charm to classic baking, blending nutty richness with sweet indulgence. Crisp edges, tender centers, and elegant flavor combinations invite sweet moments of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Stabilizers:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and arranging parchment-lined baking sheets for optimal cookie performance.
- Craft a delicate dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into a harmonious blend.
- Transform butter and sugars into a creamy, aerated mixture using a mixer, creating a light and fluffy base for the cookies.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract, gently incorporating them to develop a smooth, unified wet mixture.
- Tenderly fold the dry ingredients into the creamy base, mixing minimally to preserve the cookie’s delicate texture.
- Artfully integrate white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Sculpt the cookie dough by forming generous balls, strategically splitting and layering each portion on the baking sheet to encourage a rustic, textured appearance.
- Bake the cookies until the edges achieve a gentle golden-brown hue, allowing the centers to remain slightly underdone for a soft, luxurious finish.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet, giving them time to set and stabilize their structure.
- Complete the process by transferring the cookies to a wire rack, enabling them to cool completely and develop their final, irresistible texture.
Notes
- Swap pistachios with almonds or pecans for a different nutty crunch that transforms the cookie’s texture and flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising the soft, chewy texture.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months, allowing spontaneous fresh-baked cookie moments anytime you crave a sweet treat.
- Toast pistachios briefly before chopping
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg