Description
Soft and chewy salted pistachio chocolate chip cookies loaded with crunchy pistachios, melty chocolate chips, and finished with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty bite.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Lightly toast pistachios for deeper flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy.
- Dough can be chilled for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American