Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups (187g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 12 ounces (340g) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pistachios
- Zest of 1 orange
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 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 the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 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.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill the indentations with white chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, and orange zest.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 9g (56%)
- Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)
- Cholesterol: 25mg (8%)
- Sodium: 40mg (2%)
- Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and nutty
- Buttery and crumbly
- Citrusy and refreshing
- Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday treat
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The white chocolate, orange, and pistachio combination is perfect."
- "I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're always a hit with my guests."
- "The cookies are so flavorful and festive. They're the perfect holiday dessert."
- "I love the crunchy pistachios and the tangy orange zest. These cookies are a must-try!"
- "I'm not usually a fan of white chocolate, but these cookies have changed my mind. They're so good!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use unsalted butter, as salted butter can make the cookies too salty.
- If you don't have white chocolate chips, you can chop up a white chocolate bar.
- You can use any type of nuts you like in place of pistachios.
- If you're short on time, you can skip the orange zest.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
