Pistachio / Chocolate / Sea Salt Cookies

They kind of look like chocolate chip cookies that are getting moldy.

In the second and final installment of Project Use Up The Leftover Pistachios, we make cookies. Cookies with pistachios, chocolate, and sea salt. They are delicious.

This is clearly going to be something good.

I used this recipe without changing it. The base is a pretty straightforward cookie recipe. Then you fold in the pistachios and chocolate. And finally, after placing the balls of cookie dough on the cookie sheet, you sprinkle each one with a little bit of sea salt. I'm a fan.

The Recipe:

1 1/2 c flour

1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more for sprinkling on top

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 c unsalted butter, softened

1/4 c sugar

3/4 c brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 c pistachios, shelled and chopped

1 c dark chocolate chunks

Combine flour, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda
Cream together butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined
Fold in the pistachios and dark chocolate
Form balls of cookie dough and place on a prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of each one with sea salt.
Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes. Let sit 2 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

The Verdict:

Overall grade: A-

Overall reason: Great combination of flavors.

Time to prepare: 30 minutes

Husband quote: (Shhh, he doesn't know there are cookies in the house. These are for friends.)

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