White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies (Printable version)

Chewy, buttery cookies studded with creamy white chocolate and crunchy pistachios. An easy, indulgent treat ready in under 30 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
11 - 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

# How To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in the white chocolate and pistachios until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy white chocolate and salty, crunchy pistachios is absolutely addictive
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between crisp edges and chewy centers
  • They look stunning on a platter with those green pistachio flecks throughout
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookies, pull them out when the centers still look slightly soft
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and create a better texture
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
03 -
  • Toasting the pistachios in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes before adding them intensifies their nutty flavor beautifully
  • Chopping your own white chocolate from a good quality bar gives you bigger, more satisfying melty pockets than chips

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