Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies. These chewy cookies are loaded with crunchy pistachios and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
For the Topping:
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Mix in honey, egg, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in pistachios.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle sea salt over warm cookies. Drizzle with honey if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the cookies with your favorite drink.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies, Pistachio Cookies, Sweet and Salty Cookies
