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Brown Butter Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies

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These chewy, gourmet cookies combine nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios for a bakery-worthy treat at home. Finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they’re the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and nutty flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (120g) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (unsalted preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (85g) white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams, sizzles, and golden brown bits form at the bottom. Once it smells nutty and looks amber, remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl, scraping all brown bits. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup honey to the cooled butter. Whisk until well combined and glossy.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thick.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Use a spatula to gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chopped pistachios and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (if using). Optionally, reserve some pistachios and chips to press into the tops of dough balls before baking.
  7. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for 15 minutes if in a hurry).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Scoop dough into balls about 2 tablespoons (40g) each and place 2 inches apart on prepared trays.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Edges should be golden and centers just set.
  11. While cookies are still warm, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  12. Let cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use unsalted butter and let the brown butter cool before mixing. Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and enhances flavor. For a bakery finish, press extra pistachios and chocolate chips into the tops before baking and finish with honey and flaky salt. Dough can be portioned and frozen for fresh cookies anytime. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For nut allergies, substitute pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

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