Pistachio-Filled Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies I Christmas Cookie Box: PART 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted and browned)
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (white granulated)
• 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda (aluminum‑free)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (kosher salt)
• 1 cup Chocolate Chunks (semi‑sweet, roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Unsalted Pistachios (shelled and roughly chopped)
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (for pistachio cream)
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)

Instructions

1. Brown the Butter

   Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Melt, then continue cooking, swirling the pan, until the butter foams, turns a nutty amber color, and releases a toasted aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Pistachio Cream Filling

   In the large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped pistachios. Mix with a spatula until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.

   Time: PT10M

3. Mix Cookie Dough

   Add the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl with the pistachio cream (the cream cheese will be incorporated into the dough). Whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy (2 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing 1 minute more.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine Dry Ingredients

   Stir in sifted flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in the chocolate chunks gently.

   Time: PT5M

5. Assemble Cookies with Filling

   Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough onto parchment‑lined baking sheet and flatten slightly. Place a teaspoon of chilled pistachio cream in the center, then top with another scoop of dough, sealing the edges by gently pressing. Repeat for all dough, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.

   Time: PT15M

6. Bake

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies for 10‑12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but still soft.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cool and Serve

   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store as directed.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

22g

Fat

9g

Fiber

1g