Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies Recipe
These Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, with a delightful crunch from the pistachios. The drizzle of honey adds a touch of extra sweetness to these chewy, buttery cookies.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
For the Topping:
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Honey and Egg: Mix in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Fold in Pistachios: Gently fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten the Dough: Gently press each dough ball with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle Salt: While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the top of each cookie.
- Drizzle Honey (Optional): For added sweetness, drizzle a little honey over the cookies once they are cool.
- Serve: Enjoy these cookies with your favorite beverage for a delightful treat!
Notes
- For a more intense honey flavor, consider using a flavored honey variety.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies, Pistachio Cookies, Honey Cookies, Sweet and Salty Cookies