Soft-Baked Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Introduction
These **Soft-Baked Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies** are the ultimate indulgence—thick, soft, and chewy with the perfect combination of pistachio and rich dark chocolate. What makes these cookies extra special is the secret ingredient: instant pistachio pudding mix. The pudding mix keeps the dough incredibly soft and moist, while also imparting a subtle pistachio flavor and the gorgeous pastel green color, without any need for food coloring!
Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these cookies are sophisticated enough to make as a gift, but easy enough to whip up on a regular Tuesday afternoon. If you love pistachios and chocolate, this recipe is a must-try!
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix (dry powder, do not make the pudding)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chunks
Pistachio Cream Ingredients (optional topping)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios (optional, for extra flavor)
