Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies that strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty. Made with browned butter, honey, roasted pistachios, and flaked sea salt, these soft and chewy cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted butter (browned and cooled)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Flaked sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Brown the butter and let it cool for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, mix butter, sugars, and honey until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda.
- Add flour: Stir in flour, then fold in pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough balls onto tray and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool and garnish: Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Garnish with flaked salt.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor—don’t skip it!
- Slightly underbake for a chewier texture.
- Dough can be chilled or frozen for later use.
- Easily customizable with lemon zest, spices, or alternative nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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