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These chocolate pistachio cookies are my classic pistachio cookies with melted chocolate. Loaded with lots of pistachios, a hint of rose extract these have crisp edges and soft chewy centers.

A stack of cookies with chocolate and pistachio on a wooden board.
Homemade Cookies with Pistachios and Chocolate

If you like pistachios, you will love these cookies. Pistachios can be expensive and yet when we have the opportunity we love to indulge in these cookies.

About this recipe

This is a basic cookie dough recipe with butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. What takes it to the next level, are the pistachio nuts and rose extract with the addition of real melted chocolate. If you don’t have rose extract, you can also use vanilla or almond extract.

The recipe is fairly simple and easy to make. The dough is quite soft, so you need to let it chill for at least 30 to 60 minutes. Otherwise, the cookies will spread too much.

A stack of cookies with chocolate and pistachio on a wooden board.
Homemade Cookies with Pistachios and Chocolate

Ingredients and substitutes

  • Chocolate – I like to use 60 to 70% chocolate for my cookies, so they are not too sweet.
  • Unsalted butter – I like to use unsalted butter in all my baking, so I can control the amount of salt. And yet, if you must use salted butter omit the salt in the recipe.
  • All-purpose flour – I always use all-purpose flour with great success. You do not need any other flour.
  • Pistachios – I’m using pistachios and I know that they can be pricy sometimes. But, you can also use any other nuts you like, such as almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, etc.
  • Sugar – I’m using white sugar so I can keep that pretty green color from the pistachios. But, if you want, you can certainly use half brown for a slightly softer textured cookie.
  • Rose extract – Pistachio cookies go well with rose extract. And yet, you can also use almond or vanilla extract.
A stack of cookies with chocolate and pistachio on a wooden board.
Homemade Cookies with Pistachios and Chocolate

Step by step instructions

Pistachios

  • Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until you have almost close to breadcrumb consistency (see video for consistency).
  • You want a mixture of some finely ground and some coarsely crushed pistachios.
  • Save 50 grams (1/2 cup) for coating the cookies.
  • Use the rest in the cookie dough.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffyPistachio Cookies Progress Pictures1
Add the flour to the cookie doughPistachio Cookies Progress Pictures3
Add the eggs to the pistachio cookie doughPistachio Cookies Progress Pictures2
Add the crushed pistachios to the cookie doughPistachio Cookies Progress Pictures4

Dough

  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler – set aside to cool
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and egg yolk, one at a time.
  • Then add the vanilla, followed by the flour and salt.
  • Add the pulsed pistachios and combine well.
  • Finally, fold the melted chocolate and combine well
  • Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to roll into a ball.
Chill the pistachio cookie dough for 60 minsPistachio Cookies Progress Pictures5
Roll the chocolate pistachio cookie dough into ballsChocolate Pistachio Cookies Progress Pictures1
Add melted chocolate to the pistachio cookie doughChocolate Pistachio Cookies Progress Pictures
Bake the chocolate pistachio cookies for 9 to 10 minsChocolate Pistachio Cookies Progress Pictures2

Bake

  • Preheat the oven at 180 C/ 360 F.
  • Take a marble size dough (about 2 tbsp) – roll into a ball.
  • Coat in the crushed pistachios (that you set aside earlier).
  • Place cookies on a baking tray.
  • Bake on the center rack for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  • Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes then on a wire rack before storing in an air-tight container.
Cook the chocolate pistachio cookies on a cooling rackChocolate Pistachio Cookies Progress Pictures3
A stack of cookies with chocolate and pistachio on a wooden board.Chocolate Pistachio Cookies4

Frequently asked questions

How long will these chocolate pistachio cookies keep?

These chocolate pistachio cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 10 days. You can freeze the dough for up to a month or freeze the cookies for up to three months.

How do you fix cookies that spread too much? How to prevent cookies from spreading?

These cookies are supposed to spread some, not too much.
However, too much butter or sugar in the recipe can lead to cookies spreading. Too much baking powder or baking soda can also make cookies spread too much.
Place cookies on a cold, not hot baking pan. 
And make sure the oven is at the right temperature. 

Why should you chill the dough before baking?

It is always a good practice to refrigerate cookies while the oven is preheating. Chilling cookie dough helps solidify the butter in the cookies. This helps when baking by preventing them from spreading since chilled dough takes longer to melt compared to room temperature fat. 

Can I add spices to these cookies?

You can add 1/2 tsp cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger or nutmeg if you want to these pistachio cookies.

Is it ok to chill the cookie dough overnight? Do I have to make the cookies immediately?

These cookies have a good shelf life as a dough as well as cookies.
The dough will stay in the fridge for 3 to 4 days before baking. (wrapped well)
The cookie dough can be frozen for up to a month in the freezer.
You can also place the unbaked cookie dough balls in the freezer for up to a month. Bake from frozen. They will take about 14 to 18 minutes to bake from frozen.

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Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 154kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 24 cookies

Description

These chocolate pistachio cookies are my classic pistachio cookies with melted chocolate. Loaded with lots of pistachios, a hint of rose extract these have crisp edges and soft chewy centers.

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Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup (170 g) Butter (unsalted, room temperature)
  • ½ cup (100 g) Sugar (fine grain)
  • 1 Egg (large)
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1 ¼ cup (160 g) All-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla extract (or rose extract)
  • 1 cup (120 g) Pistachio ((6 oz) divided)
  • 4 oz (4 oz) Chocolate (melted)
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Instructions

Pistachios

  • Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until you have almost close to breadcrumb consistency (see video for consistency).
  • You want a mixture of some finely ground and some coarsely crushed pistachios.
  • Save 50 grams (1/2 cup) for coating the cookies.
  • Use the rest in the cookie dough.

Dough

  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler – set aside to cool
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and egg yolk, one at a time.
  • Then add the vanilla, followed by the flour and salt.
  • Add the pulsed pistachios and combine well.
  • Finally, fold the melted chocolate and combine well
  • Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to roll into a ball.

Bake

  • Preheat the oven at 180 C/ 360 F.
  • Take a marble size dough (about 2 tbsp) – roll into a ball.
  • Coat in the crushed pistachios (that you set aside earlier).
  • Place cookies on a baking tray.
  • Bake on the center rack for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  • Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes then on a wire rack before storing in an air-tight container.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Storage

  • These cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
  • You can freeze the dough for up to a month or
  • Freeze the cookies for up to three months.

Conversions Used

1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,

Nutrition Information

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

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