Description
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet honey and crunchy pistachios in these Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies. Soft and chewy, with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they make a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Pour in the honey, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. A few flour streaks are okay.
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Before baking, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, or as part of a dessert platter.
- Savor the sweet honey, crunchy pistachios, and hint of salt in every bite!
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened but not melted.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Feel free to experiment with other nuts or add chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes