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Brown Butter Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies

Brown butter pistachio white chocolate cookies with nutty brown butter, crunchy pistachios, and creamy white chocolate. This easy recipe features professional techniques for perfect texture and flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • ¾ cup Light brown sugar packed
  • ¾ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 Large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Bold Add-ins
  • 5.5 oz White chocolate feves
  • 1 cup Raw pistachio pieces

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice cream scoop
  • measuring cups
  • parchment paper
  • Sheet pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly as it bubbles and browns, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 20 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar and powdered sugar to cooled butter. Whisk for 1 minute until creamy and lightened in color.
  3. Whisk in egg, yolks, molasses, and vanilla until glossy and ribbons form when lifted.
  4. Whisk flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in white chocolate and pistachios until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop 18 dough balls onto a parchment-lined sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for best results.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 6 frozen dough balls on a baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.

Notes

Try variations like Holiday Spice (add cinnamon and cardamom), Tropical Twist (coconut flakes and extract), or Maple Pecan (swap pistachios and molasses for pecans and maple syrup). Use room temperature ingredients, cool brown butter completely, and bake from frozen for best texture.