Chunky Pistachio Treats (Print)
Soft chocolate dough hides a creamy pistachio heart, giving you a surprise with every mouthful. These sweets combine texture and flavor perfectly.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup brown sugar.
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½ cup granulated sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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2 large eggs.
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½ cup cocoa powder.
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 ½ cups dark chocolate chunks (or semi-sweet).
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½ cup chopped pistachios (optional for added crunch).
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1 cup shelled pistachios (for filling).
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1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for filling).
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1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter (for filling).
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1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (to adjust the filling texture).
# Steps:
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Cream the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter together until fluffy and pale.
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Work in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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Stir the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl.
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Stir the dry mix into the wet ingredients until they just come together.
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Gently fold chocolate chunks and chopped pistachios into the dough.
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Grind pistachios in the food processor until they turn into a crumbly paste.
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Add powdered sugar and softened butter, pulsing until it all comes together.
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Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while blending, until the filling is creamy. Set aside once ready.
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Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Flatten some cookie dough into a circle, drop a small dollop of the pistachio filling in the middle, and cover with another disc.
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Pinch and smooth the edges of the dough discs together to lock the filling inside.
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Space the cookies out evenly on your prepped tray so they don’t stick together while baking.
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Let them cook for anywhere between 10 and 12 minutes, until the outer edges feel firm but the centers look soft.
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Leave them on the baking tray for a bit, then transfer to a wire rack to cool entirely.
# Notes:
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These Chunky Chocolate Cookies with Pistachio Filling are a perfect mix of rich chocolate flavor and creamy nutty goodness. They’re a treat that’s both indulgent and unique, great for anyone craving something special.