Irresistible Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies You’ll Love
If you enjoy sweet and nutty treats, these Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies are perfect. They are soft, chewy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios chopped
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, honey and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
Fold in Pistachios
- Stir in chopped pistachios gently until evenly distributed in the dough.
Shape Cookies
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between cookies.
Sprinkle Sea Salt
- Lightly sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt for flavor contrast.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Cool Cookies
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Toast pistachios lightly for deeper flavor.
- Substitute half the flour with almond flour for a nuttier taste.
- Drizzle additional honey over warm cookies for extra sweetness.
- Add white chocolate chips for a sweet contrast to the salted nuts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness for up to 5 days.