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Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time)
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of brown butter, white chocolate, and crunchy pistachios with these delectable cookies. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave a gourmet treat!


Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
  • 3/4 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)


Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Mix the Sugars: Combine brown sugar and granulated sugar with the browned butter.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  5. Stir in Mix-Ins: Fold in white chocolate chips and pistachios.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven, scoop dough into balls, bake until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Enhance the appearance by pressing extra chocolate chips and pistachios on top before baking.
  • Cookies can be frozen either baked or unbaked for later enjoyment.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg