Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Swirl
Buttery pistachio cookies swirled with mocha and packed with rich chocolate chips. Crispy, chewy, and packed with bold, irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup shelled pistachios chopped
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp instant mocha powder dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, chopped pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Create Mocha Swirl: Pour the dissolved mocha mixture over the dough. Swirl it with a spatula to create marbled streaks without fully mixing.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin E: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Toast the pistachios for a nuttier flavor.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Swap dark chocolate chips for white chocolate for a sweeter contrast.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for extra decadence.
- Serve with an iced mocha for the ultimate indulgence.