Name: Brown Butter Pistachio Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (chopped); 3/4 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped); Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Brown butter and pistachios. If those words alone don’t get your tastebuds tingling, imagine them together in a cookie that’s both chewy and tender, with a rich, nutty depth that’s utterly addictive. These brown butter pistachio cookies have irresistible, caramelized notes of toasted brown butter and the vibrant, subtly sweet crunch of pistachios. Get ready for a sophisticated twist on a classic that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.

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Brown Butter Pistachio Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 20

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chopped
3/4 cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

In saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes.
In large bowl, whisk together brown butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
Add flour, baking soda and salt to sugar mixture and combine well.
Stir in pistachios and chocolate chips.
Form into 1-in. balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
While still warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and more pistachios, if desired).