Description
Delight in these NYC-Style Pistachio Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy texture and nutty flavor. Featuring a rich buttery base, chopped pistachios, and optional white chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness, these cookies bring the classic bakery experience right to your kitchen. Ideal for dessert lovers craving a sophisticated treat with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios (lightly chopped)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, forming the base of your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate them fully, then stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen cookies.
- Fold in Pistachios and Chocolate: Carefully fold in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a large cookie scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are just set, creating a perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm up and finish baking.
Notes
- For an extra bakery-style appearance, press additional pistachios or white chocolate chips on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Bake for the shorter time if you prefer softer cookies, allowing them to continue setting on the baking sheet.
