Name: Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chopped unsalted shelled pistachios; 1 cup dark chocolate chunks; Sea salt, for sprinkling on top (optional)

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DARK CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO COOKIES – Pistachio chocolate chunk cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with flavor, finished with a light sprinkle of sea salt.

These pistachio chocolate chunk cookies are one of those recipes that feel just a little extra special without being fussy. The rich, buttery dough is studded with nutty pistachios and pools of dark chocolate, then finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty bite. They’re easy enough for a casual baking day, but impressive enough to share—if you can resist keeping them all for yourself.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
Salt
Baking powder
Baking soda
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Light brown sugar
Egg
Vanilla extract
Unsalted shelled pistachios
Dark chocolate chunks
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Supplies you’ll need

Essential

Mixing bowls (medium and large)
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
Stand mixer or hand mixer
Rubber spatula
Whisk
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
3-tablespoon cookie scoop
Cooling rack

Optional but handy

Extra cookie sheet – to keep batches moving without waiting for one to cool
Cookie dough scoop release trigger – makes portioning faster and neater
Offset spatula – perfect for transferring delicate, warm cookies to the rack
Air-tight cookie tin or glass jar – for storing cookies and keeping them soft
Cooling mat or trivet – to protect counters when you pull hot trays from the oven

What to serve with Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

Cold Milk or Dairy-Free Milk: A classic for a reason. The creamy chill of milk balances the rich chocolate and buttery pistachios perfectly.

Vanilla or Pistachio Ice Cream: Serve the cookies slightly warm with a scoop of ice cream for an easy dessert that feels extra indulgent.

Fresh Berries: A bowl of raspberries or strawberries adds a fresh, slightly tart contrast to the rich cookies and brightens up the plate.

Chocolate or Caramel Drizzle: A light drizzle over the cookies (or on the plate) adds a bakery-style finish and makes them feel special for entertaining.

Tips and tricks

Use room-temperature butter and egg: Soft butter creams more easily with the sugars, giving you a smoother dough and better texture. A room-temp egg blends in more evenly, which helps the cookies bake up tender instead of dense.

Chop pistachios fairly evenly: Aim for small chunks rather than fine crumbs. This gives you pops of nutty flavor in every bite without overwhelming the dough.

Save a few chocolate chunks for the tops: Pressing extra chocolate (and pistachios, if you like) into the dough balls before baking makes the cookies look bakery-style and extra inviting.

Watch the bake time closely: Pull the cookies when the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft. They’ll continue to set as they cool, giving you crisp edges and a chewy middle.

If you give these pistachio chocolate chunk cookies a try, I’d love to hear what you think. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or just because the craving hit, they’re the kind of treat that never lasts long. Leave a comment below, share with a fellow cookie lover, or tag me if you make them—I always love seeing your bakes come to life.

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