Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy, buttery cookies with crunchy pistachios, natural honey sweetness, and a perfect finishing touch of sea salt.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookies
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup honey
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
→ For the Topping
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1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
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2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Gently fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed in the dough.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Gently press each dough ball with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.
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Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the top of each cookie.
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Optional: For added sweetness, drizzle honey over the cookies once they are cool.
# Notes:
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Honey adds a natural sweetness and helps to create the chewy texture.
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Pistachios provide crunch and a nutty flavor, making the cookies both satisfying and flavorful.
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Sea salt creates the perfect contrast to the sweet honey and rich pistachios.
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Butter gives the cookies a rich, melt-in-your-mouth quality.