How To Make Chocolate Pistachio Cookies In 8 Steps To Satiate Your Sugar Cravings

Whether you want to please your loved ones or treat the guests with something delicious, these chocolate pistachio cookies are worth a try. Read on to get the full recipe.
chocolate pistachio cookies

Pistachios are healthy dry fruits that can be found in any household. But do you know that you can give it a delicious sugary spin that can satiate your sugar cravings? This recipe article talks about delicious chocolate pistachio cookies that you can prepare at home in 8 easy steps by American Pistachio Growers by Shivesh Bhatia. Whether you want to please your loved ones or treat the guests with something delicious, these chocolate pistachio cookies are worth a try.

Ingredients or Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

●1/3 cup chocolate chunks
●1/2 cup chopped pistachio
●2 tbsp milk
●1 tsp vanilla extract
●1 cup all purpose flour
●1 tbsp cornflour
●1/2 cup melted butter
●1/4 cup brown sugar
●1/4 cup castor sugar
●1/2 tsp baking soda

For Pistachio paste

●1 cup pistachios
●1/4 cup condensed milk
●1/2 cup white chocolate

Chocolate Pistachio Cookies Recipe

●In a bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and castor sugar, then whisk until smooth and well mixed.
●Add milk and vanilla extract in it and mix.
●Next, add flour, cornflour, and baking soda to the mixture and mix until a dough forms.
●Gently fold the chopped dark chocolate and pistachios into the dough until they're evenly distributed.
●To make the pistachio paste, blend pistachios, white chocolate, and condensed milk in a blender jar until smooth. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the paste and freeze for 10-15 minutes, or until set.
●⁠Scoop out equal-sized portions of cookie dough, then wrap each portion around a pistachio paste ball, enclosing it completely.
●⁠Top the cookies with additional dark chocolate chips and pistachios, then refrigerate them for 10-12 minutes.
●Bake the cookies at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Nutritional Value Of Pistachios

Calories: 159
Protein: 5.72 grams
Carbohydrates: 7.7 grams
Fat: 12.85 grams
Fibre: 3 grams

Health Benefits Of Pistachios

Here are the health benefits of having pistachio-made recipes:

Pistachios Are A Good Source Of Protein

Pistachios are a good source of protein, with 6g per ounce. Adding them to your diet can help you meet your daily protein needs, with two servings covering around 15% of your daily protein goal.

May help digestion

Eating pistachios in moderation can support gut health by promoting regular digestion.

Source Of Antioxidant

Pistachios are rich in antioxidants, with only walnuts and pecans having more per serving.

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Whether you want to please your loved ones or treat the guests with something delicious, these chocolate pistachio cookies are worth a try. Read on to get the full recipe.
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  • Total Time :40 min
  • Preparation Time : 30 min
  • Cooking Time : 10 min
  • Servings : 5
  • Cooking Level : High
  • Course: Desserts
  • Calories: 200
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Aparna Sharma

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachio
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup castor sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • For Pistachio paste
  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Combine melted butter, brown sugar, castor sugar, milk, vanilla extract and mix.

  • Step 2 :

    Add flour, cornflour, and baking soda to the mixture and mix until a dough forms

  • Step 3 :

    Fold the chopped dark chocolate and pistachios into the dough.

  • Step 4 :

    To make the pistachio paste, blend pistachios, white chocolate, and condensed milk in a blender jar until smooth.

  • Step 5 :

    Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the paste and freeze for 10-15 minutes, or until set.

  • Step 6 :

    Scoop out equal-sized portions of cookie dough, then wrap each portion around a pistachio paste ball, enclosing it completely.

  • Step 7 :

    Top the cookies with additional dark chocolate chips and pistachios, then refrigerate them for 10-12 minutes.

  • Step 8 :

    Bake the cookies at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.