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Pistachio Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine nutty flavors with a chewy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped pistachios.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for about 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.