Description
Delightful cookies blending nutty pistachios and gooey dark chocolate, with a hint of matcha for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup roasted salted pistachios (no shell)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 7 tbsp salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp pure almond extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 2 tbsp ground pistachios (for topping)
- Flaky sea salt (optional for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the pistachio paste: In a small food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground. Add the olive oil and blend until it forms a thick paste. Set aside some ground pistachios for topping.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars together for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts, then mix until smooth. Fold in the pistachio paste until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the batter, ensuring it’s well-blended. Stir in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed. The dough will be soft and somewhat sticky.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 120 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a 1.5 oz cookie scoop to place the dough onto the sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle extra ground pistachios on top for added crunch. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for about a minute before transferring them to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a savory finish.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg