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Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

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Delightful cookies featuring a rich buttery base, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios topped with flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls, placing them two inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle the tops of each ball with flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for three months. Experiment with different nuts or sweeteners.

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