Description
These Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies feature a rich browned butter base, sweet honey notes, and crunchy pistachios, finished with a hint of sea salt. The result is a soft, chewy cookie with a bold, balanced flavor.
Ingredients
- Salted butter (browned and cooled)
- Light brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Honey
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Coarse sea salt
- Baking soda
- All-purpose flour
- Chopped roasted pistachios
- White chocolate chips (optional)
- Flaked sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Place butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Let it melt fully, then continue cooking while stirring frequently. Watch as it bubbles and develops a golden color with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 20–30 minutes before using.
- Prepare Baking Setup: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend the cooled browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add honey and mix thoroughly. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and coarse salt, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
- Build the Dough: Add baking soda to the mixture, then gradually stir in the flour. Mix just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if desired. The dough should feel soft but not overly sticky.
- Shape and Bake: Use a scoop to portion dough into evenly sized balls. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 8–10 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Finish: Let cookies sit on the baking tray for about 5 minutes. This allows them to finish setting. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle flaked sea salt on top for a final flavor boost.
Notes
- Browning butter is essential for depth—don’t skip it
- Slightly underbake for soft centers
- Dough can be chilled or frozen for convenience
- Customize with spices, citrus zest, or different nuts
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 10.3 g
- Sodium: 107.5 mg
- Fat: 8.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.7 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 19.7 mg