Ingredients
– ½ cup (60g) shelled pistachios
– 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
– 7 tablespoons (100g) salted butter, softened
– ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
– ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
– 1 large egg at room temperature
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (160g) all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon matcha powder (optional for color and earthy flavor)
– 1 cup (142g) dark chocolate chunks
– 2 tablespoons ground pistachios for topping
– Flaky salt (optional for sprinkling)
Instructions
1-Grind pistachios finely in a food processor, then blend with olive oil until a thick, coarse paste forms.
2-Cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy using a mixer.
3-Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using until smooth.
4-Mix the pistachio paste into the wet ingredients.
5-In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder (if using), baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until combined.
6-Fold in the dark chocolate chunks evenly.
7-Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
8-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
9-Scoop about 1.35-ounce balls of dough onto the baking sheets spaced apart.
10-Sprinkle with ground pistachios and optional flaky salt.
11-Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
12-Cool briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Last Step:
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🌰 Roasting pistachios before grinding enhances their nutty flavor.
🧈 Using salted butter or adding salt if using unsalted butter improves overall taste.
❄️ Refrigerate the dough to develop flavor, hydrate flour, and reduce cookie spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Refrigeration time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie