Description
Indulge in these decadent Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies that are rich with nutty brown butter, crunchy pistachios, and sweet white chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, these gourmet cookies are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped shelled pistachios
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking.
- You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
