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SALTED PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

Buttery cookies packed with toasty pistachios and melty chocolate chunks, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Crisp edges, soft centers, and a perfect sweet-salty bite.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 20

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch helps keep centers soft
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.9 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.55 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients to the bowl and mix on low just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Fold in chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle with flaky salt.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges set and centers look slightly underdone.
  • Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then move cookies to a rack. Add a tiny pinch more flaky salt if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, fold in 1 tsp orange zest with the pistachios, or swap half the dark chocolate for milk chocolate. Chill the dough 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic SALTED PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.