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Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies: Gourmet Bliss at Home

Delight in Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies that blend sweet honey, nutty pistachios, and a touch of sea salt for a gourmet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Butter use browned butter for a deeper flavor
  • ½ cup Honey provides floral notes
  • 2 cups Flour for gluten-free options, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients and adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds aromatic flavor
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Roasted Pistachios provides nutty flavor and texture
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips adds creamy sweetness
  • to taste Flaked Sea Salt enhances the sweet and salty balance

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend the cooled browned butter, ½ cup of honey, and ½ cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in 1 cup of roasted pistachios and ½ cup of white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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