These Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies combine the nutty, rich flavor of browned butter with sweet white chocolate chunks and crunchy pistachios. The result is a gourmet cookie that’s soft in the center with crispy edges—perfect for indulging or gifting during the holidays or anytime you want an elevated treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the butter
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Continue cooking, swirling frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Make the cookie dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and granulated sugar.
- Pour in the browned butter and mix until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chunks and chopped pistachios.
Step 3: Chill the dough (optional but recommended)
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. This helps develop flavor and prevents spreading during baking.
Step 4: Bake the cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon onto sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels.
- Toast pistachios lightly for extra flavor before adding.
- For chewier cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crisper edges, bake up to 12 minutes.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Small Ingredients List & Instructions (Quick Reference)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate, 1 cup pistachios
Instructions:
- Brown butter; mix with sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt; add to wet.
- Fold in chocolate and pistachios. Chill dough 30–60 min.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 mins. Cool.
