Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk (Printable Version)

Tender shortbread studded with roasted pistachios and chocolate chunks, finished with flaky sea salt.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
04 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

06 - 3/4 cup roasted, shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
07 - 4 ounces dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped into chunks

→ Finishing

08 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
09 - 1/4 cup coarse sugar (e.g., turbinado or demerara)
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Whisk together the flour and fine sea salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
02 - Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter on low speed and mix until just combined.
04 - Gently fold the chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks into the dough until evenly distributed.
05 - Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each into a log approximately 1.75 inches in diameter on parchment paper.
06 - Wrap each log tightly in parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Unwrap chilled dough logs. Brush each log with beaten egg and roll in coarse sugar to coat evenly.
09 - Using a sharp knife, slice logs into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
10 - Sprinkle each cookie lightly with flaky sea salt.
11 - Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are just golden.
12 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Buttery, tender texture from high-quality butter and simple ingredients.
  • Perfect balance between crunchy pistachios, rich chocolate, and flaky sea salt.
  • Easy to prepare with straightforward techniques suitable for beginners.
  • Ideal for various occasions including gifting, celebrations, or everyday indulgence.
02 -
  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and a smoother dough.
  • Be careful not to overmix after adding flour to maintain tender texture.
  • Chilling the dough logs is crucial for clean slices and preventing spreading during baking.
  • If freezing dough logs, slice directly from freezer and add a few extra baking minutes.
  • Always check chocolate packaging for soy or other potential allergens.
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