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Pistachio Cookie Cups

Deliciously Soft Pistachio Cookie Cups for Any Sweet Tooth

Enjoy the warm flavors of Pistachio Cookie Cups, filled with creamy pistachio sweetness and topped with chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Consider using brown butter for enhanced nuttiness.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Measure using the spoon-and-level method for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped white chocolate Melted.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped salted roasted pistachios For visual appeal.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao preferred)
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio cream spread

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Non-stick Mini Muffin Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until foamy and browned, about 5 minutes. Chill until solidified.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.
  3. Beat the chilled brown butter with dark brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla just until combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chopped white chocolate, pistachios, and dark chocolate.
  5. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and place into a non-stick mini muffin tray.
  6. Bake for about 12-14 minutes; gentle press the centers down with a spoon right after removing from the oven.
  7. Cool the cookie cups in the tray for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for another 20-30 minutes.
  8. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over each filled cookie cup, sprinkling extra pistachios on top.
  9. Refrigerate the cookie cups uncovered until the chocolate sets, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the butter before mixing for the best dough structure. Avoid overmixing and check baking time to ensure soft centers.

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