Best 6 Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing chocolate chip pistachio cookies. These delectable treats combine the classic allure of chocolate chips with the nutty richness of pistachios, resulting in a textural masterpiece that will captivate your taste buds. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, with the chewy cookie base providing a perfect canvas for the contrasting crunch of pistachios and the gooey pockets of melted chocolate.

Our curated collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor these delectable cookies. From the traditional butter-based version to the vegan alternative sweetened with maple syrup, and the gluten-free option that uses almond flour, there's a recipe tailored to suit every palate.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the simple steps of creating these irresistible treats. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, we'll ensure your baking endeavor is a resounding success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to fill your kitchen with the enticing aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip pistachio cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AMAZING WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP PISTACHIO COOKIES



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This is a new recipe I made for pistachio lovers and its absolutely amazing! I hope you like it!

Provided by Debbie S

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed pistachios
½ cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually stir into the creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. Fold pistachios and white chocolate chips into the dough.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 238.6 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

PISTACHIO WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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The usual goodness of chocolate chip cookies but made better by replacing the chips with white chocolate chips and adding chopped pistachios. These make a beautiful presentation.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 ½ cups chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda; blend into the creamed mixture to form a dough. Fold in the white chocolate chips and pistachios. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 72 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Of all the cookies I prepare at Christmas, these are the most popular. My husband and sons gobble them up so fast, I make at least three batches!-Lynne Ogg, Cedar, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, pudding mix and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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A unique twist on regular chocolate chip cookies.

Provided by Lisa Schmaltz

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture until blended. Do not overmix. By hand, mix in pistachio pudding mix, chocolate chips and nuts (optional).
  • Shape by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls on sheet, about 2 1/2 inches apart. Flatten dough with dampened bottom of drinking glass. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. These cookies do not get very brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

ROSEMARY PISTACHIO WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield Aprox 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons honey
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (muddled in a mortar & pestle)
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup dry roasted pistachio nutmeats

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375° F. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add honey in a continuous stream while mixing on low. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Add the Rosemary from the mortar & pestle. Mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto parchment paper & baking sheets. BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CHIP PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies with a White Chocolate Chip snow capped topping.

Provided by Marlene Edwards

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup white chocolate chips
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla, stirring after each addition. Add the dry ingredients and mix until a stiff dough forms. Separate 1/4 of the dough form the rest and set aside in a small bowl. Add the nuts to the dough in the small bowl. Add the pudding mix and 3/4 cup of chocolate chips to the large portion of dough; mix until blended.
  • Roll the pudding flavored dough into walnut sized balls, and place them 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten the balls using your hand or the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Roll the dough from the small bowl into marble sized balls, place 1 ball on top of each of the flattened cookies. Then, on top of each cookie, place 1 of the white chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies are set. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

These chocolate chip pistachio cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special holiday party. With their chewy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and nutty pistachio crunch, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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