Description
Delicious cookies made with cold butter, honey, and pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0 cup smoked or roasted pistachios, chopped
- 0 teaspoon smoked sea salt
- 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the cold butter with powdered sugar until smooth but not overly whipped. Add honey and vanilla, mixing just until combined.
- Add flour and sea salt; mix until a dough begins to form. Gently fold in pistachios and zest if using.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, shape into a disc (or log for slice-and-bake), and chill for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick and cut using your cookie cutter. Place on the sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Sprinkle tops with smoked sea salt and extra pistachios. Press gently to help them stick.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are just golden. Rotate tray halfway for even baking.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with honey once completely cooled.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the right texture.
- Optional: Experiment with different flavor zests for variety.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie