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Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

Sweet and Salty Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies to Love

Delight in these Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies, combining sweet honey with crunchy pistachios for a quick and impressive treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Honey any favorite variety
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar can substitute dark brown
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Shelled pistachios roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding it to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the roughly chopped pistachios into the dough.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the dough balls with flaky sea salt before baking.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill your dough for about 30 minutes to prevent spreading and achieve a thick, chewy cookie. Use high-quality honey and fresh pistachios for the best flavor.

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