Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (softened): 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Large Egg: 1
- Vanilla Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Shelled Pistachios (roughly chopped): 1 cup
- Flaky Sea Salt (such as Maldon): 1/2 teaspoon (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then set aside.
- Step 2: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla powder until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Fold in the chopped pistachios using a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Step 4: Scoop the dough using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop (or roll into balls) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly press down on the dough balls and sprinkle the top of each cookie with a few flakes of sea salt.
- Step 5: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
- Step 6: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or freeze baked cookies for longer storage and thaw overnight before enjoying.
- If your cookies have lost their softness after a day or two, revive them by warming them in a 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes until they are just heated through.
- Serve these nutty, salty-sweet cookies alongside a strong espresso or use them as an elevated textural contrast piled next to a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream.
- To maximize the flavor of the pistachios, briefly toast the chopped nuts in a dry pan until fragrant before cooling completely and folding them into the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American