These Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies are soft, flavorful, and completely irresistible! Made with browned butter, honey, sea salt, salted pistachios, and white chocolate, these cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty—and surprisingly easy to make.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Extra Flavor: Browning the butter adds a rich, nutty depth. Honey and coarse sea salt enhance the flavor for a perfectly balanced cookie.
- Soft & Chewy: With just the right bake time, these cookies stay soft in the center with lightly golden edges.
- Nutty & Sweet: Salted pistachios and white chocolate give a unique crunch and sweetness you won’t find in your average cookie.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Butter (salted works best)
- Light brown sugar & granulated sugar
- Honey
- Large egg & vanilla extract
- Coarse sea salt & baking soda
- All-purpose flour
- Chopped pistachios
- White chocolate chips
- Optional: Flaked sea salt for garnish
How to Make Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies
- Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling until it turns a deep amber (about 5 minutes). Cool 20–30 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine cooled butter, sugars, honey, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in flour until just incorporated, then fold in pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop & Bake: Drop 2-tablespoon scoops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Don’t overbake!
- Cool & Serve: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired.
Tips for the Best Cookies
- Soft & Chewy: Watch your bake time carefully and let cookies finish cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Flavor Boost: Coarse sea salt creates little bursts of salty goodness. Swap for kosher salt if preferred.
- Storage: Keep airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
These cookies are perfect for dessert, gifts, or whenever you need a sweet-and-salty treat that will impress everyone.