Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Pistachio Cream

2h 3m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the pistachio cream filling and set aside.
  2. 2Combine brown butter, white and brown sugar in a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. 3Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix well.
  4. 4Incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture.
  5. 5Stir in chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks gently.
  6. 6Scoop the cookie dough and place a dollop of pistachio cream in the center of each.
  7. 7Fold the cookie dough around the filling and gently form into a round shape.
  8. 8Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet and gently flatten them.
  9. 9Bake the cookies until golden brown.
  10. 10Cool and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1 cup pistachio cream

Equipment

baking sheetmixing bowlstand mixerknifespooncookie scoop

Tips

  • For easier preparation, freeze the pistachio filling in small dollops before making the cookies.
  • Gently smash the cookies before baking to prevent excessive spreading of filling.
  • These cookies are crisp on the edges, and soft and gooey in the center