Description
These Creamy Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich, buttery dough with crunchy roasted pistachios and sweet white chocolate. Topped with a luscious white chocolate drizzle and extra pistachios, these cookies offer a perfect balance of creamy and nutty flavors that melt in your mouth. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress.
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
Frosting and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate (for melting/frosting)
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 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 Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This typically takes 2–3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure full incorporation, then add the vanilla extract and mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold chopped roasted pistachios and white chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets with 2-inch spacing. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the remaining 1 1/2 cups of white chocolate in the microwave using 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst until smooth.
- Decorate Cookies: 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 to achieve a beautiful finish and added texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature to achieve a creamy dough consistency.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking and uneven bottoms.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help cookies hold their shape better.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
