Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Pistachio Health Institute.
Do you like pistachio nuts? I can honestly say that I tried them for the first time this year! They are delicious! I'm pretty sure that half the package was gone in no time flat. I don't have to worry too much though because 30 nuts are only 100 calories plus they are full of fiber. Grabbing a handful of pistachio's on the go is a great snack option!
What's a girl like me to do when you love to bake but you want to start leading a healthier life by making better food decisions? I could stop doing what I love and making delicious treats OR I can make my treats a healthier option.
My boys LOVE chocolate chip cookies and since we know that pistachio's are high in fiber it would only make sense that we would add them into the cookies! This may not be a completely healthy snack but it's a step in the right direction. These Pistachio Chocolate chip Cookies are just one recipe that can be made with the healthy nut to add some fiber and delicious taste into your snacks!
How are you trying to change your eating and incorporating more healthy options into your diet? Are you taking small steps like I am or are you taking a big leap and eating only healthy options?
You can find more health benefits about pistachios on the chart below!
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Pistachio Health Institute.
Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Package Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Pistachio Nuts
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl and set aside
- Using a stand mixer, mix together the butter and sugars until it is creamy
- Add the vanilla and eggs into the butter mixture
- Next, add the flour mixture slowly and blend until it is fully incorporated
- Mix in the chocolate chips and nuts by hand
- Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes
The recipe is not showing up for me... but I love the idea.
I would never have thought to put these two together, but we love them both in our house! I'm going to try it!
I've never had pistachios before.... and I've definitely never put them in a cookie! Very interesting combination! I might just have to give them a try!! Thanks for the recipe!
I love how you added pistachios to these cookies! I bet they are a perfect combination with the chocolate chips!
I love pistachios and I love chocolate chips, but I have NEVER considered putting them together in a cookie! I am going to have to try this, thanks bunches!
Great idea to put pistachios in cookies! I love that!
What gorgeous cookies Chrissy! I must make these for my sister - she's a HUGE pistachio lover! Pinned!
Thanks, Trish! They are pretty yummy!