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Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies That Will Steal Your Heart

Delight in these Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies, featuring a beautiful blend of sweet honey and salty pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure recommended
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional, skip if nut allergies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus extra for sprinkling
For Sweetness and Crunch
  • ½ cup honey natural sweetener
  • 1 cup chopped pistachios substitute with other nuts if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add vanilla and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients at low speed until just combined.
  5. Slowly drizzle in honey while mixing on low speed until fully integrated.
  6. Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  9. Drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space in between. Sprinkle tops with sea salt.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers set.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy cookies warm with ice cream or crumbled over yogurt for breakfast.

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