Description
Christmas Double Chocolate Pistachio Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly blends rich chocolate flavor with crunchy pistachios. These cookies, bursting with holiday cheer, offer an irresistible combination of textures and tastes. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in, they promise to elevate your festive spirit. Easy to make and adaptable to personal preferences, these cookies are sure to be a hit this holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg