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Flavorful Pistachio Lemon Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade with White Chocolate Chunks

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These pistachio lemon cookies combine zesty lemon, crunchy toasted pistachios, and creamy white chocolate chunks for a bright, chewy, and addictive treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) shelled and chopped pistachios, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chunks, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and fragrant.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the cooled toasted pistachios and white chocolate chunks gently.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Chill dough for 15 minutes if kitchen is warm.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers still soft. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Toast pistachios to enhance nuttiness. Fold in white chocolate chunks gently to keep pockets of melty chocolate. Pull cookies out when edges are golden but centers are still soft for perfect chewy texture.

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