Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies
These cookies combine the sweetness of honey with the crunch of pistachios and a hint of salt.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more for sprinkling
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in honey and pistachios.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.