Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies
Soft and chewy cookies made with browned butter, honey, roasted pistachios, and flaked sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter browned and cooled
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- 1 cup white chocolate chips optional
- Flaked sea salt for garnish optional
Instructions
- Brown the butter and let it cool for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix butter, sugars, and honey until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda.
- Stir in flour, then fold in pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough balls onto tray and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool on tray 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Garnish with flaked salt.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor—don’t skip it!
- Slightly underbake for chewier texture.
- Dough can be chilled or frozen for later use.
- Easily customizable with lemon zest, spices, or alternative nuts.