Description

Hey there, friend! Beau here, welcoming you back to my kitchen. You know that cozy moment when the oven door opens and a wave of buttery, nutty sweetness fills the air? That’s the magic of these Irresistibly Chewy Pistachio Cream Cookies.

We’re talking soft centers, lightly crisp edges, melty chocolate pools, and the salty crunch of roasted pistachios—all held together with the rich, nutty base of creamy pistachio spread. It’s like a hug in cookie form, perfect for sharing or sneaking straight from the cooling rack.

Ingredients

1 cup pistachio cream (or substitute almond butter/hazelnut spread if needed)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
1 cup chocolate chunks (dark or white)
Optional: 1 teaspoon cardamom or cinnamon
Optional: 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries

Instructions

Preheat & Prep – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the Base – Beat together softened butter, pistachio cream, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the Eggs – Mix in eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Dry Mix – In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda (plus optional spices).
Combine – Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix only until combined—don’t overwork it.
Fold-ins – Stir in pistachios, chocolate chunks, and dried fruit (if using).
Shape – Scoop 1½-inch dough balls and space 2 inches apart on trays. For thicker cookies, chill dough balls for 30 minutes.
Bake – Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
Cool – Let cookies rest 5 minutes on the tray before moving to a wire rack.

Notes

Chewy texture hack: Don’t overbake! Pull them when centers look slightly underdone.
Spread control: Chill dough before baking if your kitchen is warm.
Chocolate upgrade: Use chopped bars instead of chips for gooey pools of chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: ~250 Cal per cookie,
Sugar: 16g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 26