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Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

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These salted honey pistachio cookies are soft and chewy inside, crisp at the edges, and packed with roasted pistachios and a glossy honey drizzle. The sweet-salty combo makes them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (90g) roasted, unsalted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until creamy and slightly fluffy (2-3 minutes with a mixer, 3-4 minutes by hand).
  4. Beat in honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed (or with a wooden spoon) until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chopped pistachios, reserving a tablespoon for topping if desired.
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Press reserved pistachios into the top of each dough ball. Drizzle each with a little extra honey (about 1/4 teaspoon per cookie). Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
  10. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use plant-based butter, a flax egg, and agave instead of honey. Chill dough for 15 minutes if cookies spread too much. Don’t overbake for chewy centers. Add a pinch of cardamom or citrus zest for extra flavor.

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