Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Pistachio Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich brown butter harmonizes with crunchy pistachios and melty dark chocolate. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy nights to festive gatherings. With no chilling required, you can whip up a batch quickly, making them an ideal treat for unexpected guests or a sweet snack at home. Each cookie boasts a chewy center and crispy edges, topped with flakey sea salt for that perfect finishing touch. Impress your friends and family with this gourmet cookie recipe that combines simplicity with elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and browned)
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1 dark chocolate bar (chopped, approx. 3/4 cups)
- Flakey sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium-sized pan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cooled brown butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in flour and baking soda until almost combined.
- Add chopped dark chocolate and pistachios; fold until no flour streaks remain.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underdone.
- Sprinkle with flakey sea salt after removing from the oven; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg