Salted Pistachio Chocolate Shortbread (Printable version)

Buttery shortbread with roasted pistachios and chocolate chunks, topped with flaky sea salt.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

07 - 3/4 cup roasted, shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
08 - 4 ounces dark chocolate (60-70%), chopped into chunks

→ Topping

09 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
02 - Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in the pure vanilla extract thoroughly.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
05 - Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
07 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Unwrap dough logs and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange slices 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Sprinkle each cookie lightly with flaky sea salt.
10 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden brown.
11 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for make-ahead baking
  • Irresistible with coffee or tea
02 -
  • For extra flavor toast the pistachios before chopping
  • Dough logs can be frozen for up to 2 months slice and bake directly from frozen adding 2 3 extra minutes to baking time
03 -
  • Toast pistachios before chopping for extra flavor
  • Freeze dough logs to bake fresh cookies anytime
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