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Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

Soft and buttery sugar cookies studded with roasted pistachios, brushed with a warm honey glaze, and finished with sparkling sugar and flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 cup pistachios chopped, for dough
Topping
  • 0.25 cup honey for glazing
  • 0.5 cup pistachios chopped, for topping
  • 1 tbsp coarse sparkling sugar
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms, then fold in 1/2 cup chopped pistachios.
  5. Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Remove from oven.
  7. Immediately brush warm cookies with honey and sprinkle with remaining pistachios, sparkling sugar, and sea salt.
  8. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Make sure to add the honey and toppings while the cookies are hot so they adhere properly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.