Description
These Creamy Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of roasted pistachios with the sweet, smooth taste of white chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for an elegant dessert or a special treat, they’re topped with melted white chocolate and extra pistachios for added texture and indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate (for melting/frosting)
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they are fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract and mix until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Pistachios and White Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped roasted pistachios and white chocolate chips into the dough to distribute them evenly.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers appear set but still soft. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on wire racks.
- Melt and Drizzle the White Chocolate: Melt the remaining white chocolate using 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each burst until smooth. Drizzle or spoon the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies, then sprinkle with the remaining chopped pistachios. Allow the white chocolate to set before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies to retain their soft and chewy texture.
- For best results, use roasted pistachios to enhance the flavor.
- Allow the melted white chocolate to fully set on the cookies before storing to avoid sticking.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
