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Pistachio Cookies are the ultimate sweet-and-salty dessert. 🍫💚 Perfect with a cold glass of milk and ready in less than 25 minutes.
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Pin It⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses a cookie mix shortcut, so it comes together in about 10 minutes.
- Soft centers with lightly golden edges for the perfect chewy texture.
- Sweet chocolate paired with salty pistachios creates a bold flavor in every bite.
- No chilling required unless you prefer thicker cookies.
- This easy pistachio cookies recipe is great for holidays, bake sales, or weeknight cravings.
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- snickerdoodle cookie mix – substitute with sugar cookie mix for a softer texture, or chocolate chip cookie mix, and omit chocolate chunks
- all-purpose flour – no substitution recommended
- salted butter – substitute with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt
- large egg – no substitution recommended
- large egg yolk – no substitution recommended
- vanilla extract – substitute with almond extract for a different flavor
- chocolate chunks – substitute with chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate
- shelled, roasted, salted pistachios – substitute with pecans, walnuts, almonds, or macadamia nuts
- coarse salt – optional, no substitution recommended
✨ Variations
- Swap the chocolate chunks for milk, dark, or white chocolate to create your own version of chocolate pistachio cookies.
- Use mini chocolate chips for a more even distribution of chocolate if you prefer chocolate chip pistachio cookies with smaller pockets of chocolate.
- Replace pistachios with chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, or macadamia nuts for a different flavor profile.
- Drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over cooled cookies for a bakery-style finish.
- Add a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top for extra contrast.
🔥 Tips
- Chop the pistachios before measuring to ensure you use the correct amount.
- Remove the cinnamon sugar packet from the snickerdoodle mix before starting.
- Do not overbake. Pull the cookies when the edges are lightly golden, and the centers still look slightly soft. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Use room-temperature eggs for smoother mixing and a better texture.
- If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
❓ FAQs
Can I use a different cookie mix?
Yes. A sugar cookie mix will give you a slightly softer cookie. A chocolate chip mix can also work. Just reduce or omit added chocolate if needed.
What type of pistachios should I use?
Shelled, roasted, salted pistachios give the best flavor. Unsalted pistachios can be used, but the cookies will be slightly less bold.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. Bake the cookies and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Can I double this pistachio cookies recipe?
Absolutely. Simply double all ingredients and bake in batches for consistent results.
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Pistachio Cookies
Pistachio Cookies combine sweet chocolate and salty pistachios in a quick cookie mix recipe that bakes in just 9-13 minutes.
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Equipment
- mixing bowl (large)
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 package snickerdoodle cookie mix, (17.5 oz.)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- ½ cup salted pistachios, shelled, roasted, chopped
- coarse salt, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly coat with baking spray.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon sugar packet from the cookie mix.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cookie mix and flour until combined.1 package snickerdoodle cookie mix, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Add butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand or stand mixer until a soft dough forms.½ cup salted butter, 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in the chocolate chunks and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.1 cup chocolate chunks, ½ cup salted pistachios
- Using a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough and place flat side down about 1-1½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 9-13 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired and serve warm or cooled.coarse salt
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Place parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
♨️ REHEATING
- Microwave individual cookies for 8-10 seconds to warm slightly.
- Warm in a 300°F oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Chop pistachios before measuring for accurate amounts.
- Do not overbake. Remove when edges are lightly golden, and centers look slightly soft.
- Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Bake one sheet at a time for more even browning.
- Use convection setting at 325°F and reduce bake time by 1-2 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Crumble cookies over ice cream for a quick dessert topping.
- Chop and fold into vanilla ice cream for a homemade cookie swirl.
📝 NOTES
- Roasted and salted pistachios add the best flavor contrast.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough 20-30 minutes before baking.
- Sprinkle coarse salt immediately after baking so it adheres properly.
- This pistachio cookie recipe makes about 20 to 24 cookies, depending on the scoop size.
- For evenly sized cookies, use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop.
- Cookies will appear slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven. This ensures a soft and chewy texture once cooled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 215kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 86mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 180IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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