Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookies recipe pinit

Pistachios are commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine and are often referred to as the ‘smiling nut’ due to the slight opening at one end of the shell, resembling a smile.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 2160
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the pistachios.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Sugars 10g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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