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Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Pistachio Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic, featuring a creamy pistachio center and perfect texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 yolk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark, semi-sweet, or white
  • 1 cup chopped unsalted pistachios lightly chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
For the Filling
  • 1 cup pistachio cream store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • freezer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup light brown sugar.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs and an additional yolk, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of chopped unsalted pistachios and 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a cohesive dough.
  6. Chill the dough covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Spoon pistachio cream into small dollops and freeze for 1-2 hours.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Shape the cookies by placing a frozen dollop in the center of the flattened dough and rolling it into a ball.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  11. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack; store in airtight container at room temperature.

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