Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies Recipe
These Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with a rich buttery base, complemented by the natural sweetness of honey and the nutty crunch of pistachios. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, these cookies are perfectly tender with golden edges, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Creaming Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup honey
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Add-ins
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts until evenly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt to ensure even distribution.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough is just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Honey: With the mixer running on low, slowly drizzle in the honey and mix until just incorporated, adding moisture and sweetness to the dough.
- Fold in Pistachios: Gently fold the roughly chopped pistachios into the dough by hand to ensure even distribution without breaking up the nuts.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up for better shaping.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Scoop and Sprinkle: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle each cookie with additional sea salt for contrast.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up to the perfect texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough overnight enhances flavor and helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Using high-quality honey and fresh pistachios will elevate the cookie’s taste and texture.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt sprinkled on top according to your preference for saltiness.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- You can substitute almond extract with additional vanilla extract if preferred.
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