Description

These decadent Thanksgiving Cookies feature a rich brown butter base loaded with dark chocolate chunks and crunchy pistachios. Each oversized cookie hides a luscious center of smooth pistachio cream, creating a sophisticated yet comforting holiday treat.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 large egg plus 2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces dark chocolate bars, chopped
3/4 cup shelled pistachios
1/2 cup pistachio cream
Sea salt for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line heavy baking sheets with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling until it turns a golden amber color with brown specks, then remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cooled brown butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
Add the whole egg, extra egg yolks, and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is pale and thick.
On low speed, stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and dark chocolate chunks by hand.
Scoop 3-ounce balls of dough, create a well in the center, fill with a teaspoon of pistachio cream, and seal the dough around the filling.
Place 6 to 8 cookies on each sheet and bake for 9 to 10 minutes until edges are golden; let cool on the sheet to set.

Notes

To achieve the perfect gooey center, ensure your pistachio cream is slightly chilled before stuffing to make handling easier. For a more intense flavor profile, toast your pistachios in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding them to the dough, and always use a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cacao to balance the sweetness of the cream filling.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American