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Pistachio Cookie Cups

These Pistachio Cookie Cups marry a crisp, buttery shell with a creamy pistachio center and crunchy toasted nuts on top, delivering a delightful contrast of textures perfect for holiday gifting or weekend baking.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Use brown butter for a nutty flavor.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt A pinch enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract A classic flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Chopped salted roasted pistachios Sprinkle more on top.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped dark chocolate Around 70% cacao preferred.
  • 1 cup Pistachio cream spread Luscious filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If browning the butter, do so first and let it cool to warm temperature.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter with dark brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Stir in chopped white chocolate, chopped dark chocolate, and half of the chopped pistachios.
  7. Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes to firm it for shaping.
  8. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or use liners.
Baking
  1. Press one rounded tablespoon of dough into each mini cup, forming an even cup shape with a slightly thicker rim.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers set.
  3. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cool, spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of pistachio cream into each cup and top with remaining chopped pistachios and a few extra chocolate flakes.
  2. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 14g

Notes

Store the cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If your kitchen is warm or the filling is perishable, refrigerate for up to 5 days. For long-term storage, freeze unfilled baked cups for up to 1 month; fill after thawing.

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