Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g)
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup (150g)
- Brown sugar: ½ cup (100g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons (10ml)
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (150g)
- Pistachio nuts, chopped: ½ cup (60g)
- Maraschino cherries, chopped: ½ cup (60g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, pistachios, and cherries.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and soft
- Rich and indulgent
- Classic Italian flavors of chocolate, pistachio, and cherry
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect, and they're so soft and chewy."
- "I love the Italian twist on these chocolate chip cookies. They're a great way to celebrate special occasions."
- "These are the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. They're so flavorful and addictive."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with butter or cooking spray.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, as they will be very fragile when they first come out of the oven.
