Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pistachio pieces
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add it to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in the pistachio pieces and shredded coconut.
- Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per Serving - Assuming 8 cookies)
Calories: Approx. 350 calories per cookie (based on average ingredients)
Fat: Approx. 20g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
Protein: Approx. 4g
(Note: Actual nutritional values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies have a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center, with a unique combination of flavors from the pistachio and coconut.
- The cookies are suitable for American taste due to their sweet and rich flavor profile.
- The dish showcases the use of easily available ingredients in supermarkets in the United States.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! The combination of pistachio and coconut is unique and refreshing."
- "The cookies are well-made and have a great texture - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make, and the ingredients are all readily available at my local supermarket."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use room-temperature butter for best results in creaming it with the sugars.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Adjust the baking time according to your oven's calibration to ensure the cookies are baked to perfection.
