Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies (Printable)
Chewy honey-sweetened cookies with pistachios and sea salt for irresistible sweet-salty flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1/2 cup honey
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Nuts & Topping
11 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
12 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, honey, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chopped pistachios, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart. Press reserved pistachios onto each dough ball and lightly flatten.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey creates this tender chewiness you cant get from sugar alone
- That flaky sea salt on top makes every bite feel like a fancy bakery treat
- Pistachios add this wonderful crunch and subtle nutty sweetness
02 -
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes creates a thicker, chewier cookie if you have time
- Watch them closely at the 11 minute mark since honey can brown quickly
- Letting them cool on the baking sheet is crucial for that perfect texture
03 -
- Weigh your honey for accuracy since it's thick and hard to measure by volume
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure everything incorporates smoothly