Pistachio Cream Cookies are soft, bakery-style cookies stuffed with a rich, gooey pistachio center and loaded with chocolate chunks. These indulgent Pistachio Cream Cookies combine nutty pistachio flavor, melty chocolate, and a buttery cookie base for the ultimate dessert experience. If you love stuffed cookies with a molten center, this recipe will quickly become a favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gooey pistachio cream center
- Crispy edges with soft, chewy middle
- Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
- Loaded with chocolate and crunchy pistachios
- Impressive bakery-style cookies made at home
Ingredients
- 150 g pistachio cream spread
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 115 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 50 g unsalted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- Flaky salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
Step 1: Freeze the Pistachio Cream
Line a plate with parchment paper. Spread the pistachio cream into a thick sheet or scoop into dollops. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until solid. If using the sheet method, cut into squares and return to the freezer until ready to use.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Combine
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, leaving a few flour streaks.
Step 5: Fold in Chocolate and Pistachios
Using a spatula, gently fold in chopped chocolate and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Chill the Dough
Scoop the dough into large balls (about 4 tablespoons each). Place on a parchment-lined board and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
Step 7: Stuff the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Flatten each dough ball into a round disc. Place a frozen pistachio cream piece in the center and seal the dough around it completely.
Place stuffed dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Press extra chocolate chunks, pistachios, and pistachio cream pieces on top.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 11–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Immediately sprinkle with flaky salt.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm for a gooey center, or allow to cool completely for a firmer pistachio filling.
Tips & Tricks
- Freezing the pistachio cream prevents leakage during baking.
- Do not overbake; centers should look slightly underdone.
- Chill dough properly to prevent excessive spreading.
- Use high-quality pistachio cream for the best flavor.
- For thicker cookies, refrigerate dough overnight.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Bake Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 large cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Dietary: Vegetarian
Notes
- You can substitute white chocolate for a sweeter twist.
- Add a touch of almond extract for enhanced nuttiness.
- Cookies taste best slightly warm for gooey centers.
Nutrition (Approximate per cookie)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 25g
FAQ
Why freeze the pistachio cream?
Freezing keeps the filling intact and creates that gooey center after baking.
Can I make Pistachio Cream Cookies smaller?
Yes, reduce the filling amount and bake for 9–10 minutes.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
The dough may not have been chilled long enough.
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, freeze stuffed dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.
How do I keep the centers gooey?
Slightly underbake and enjoy warm.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- Reheat briefly in microwave for a gooey center.
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Pistachio Cream Cookies
Ingredients
- 150 g pistachio cream spread
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 115 g unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate roughly chopped
- 50 g unsalted pistachios shelled and roughly chopped
- Flaky salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Step 1: Freeze the Pistachio Cream
- Line a plate with parchment paper. Spread the pistachio cream into a thick sheet or scoop into dollops. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until solid. If using the sheet method, cut into squares and return to the freezer until ready to use.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Combine
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, leaving a few flour streaks.
Step 5: Fold in Chocolate and Pistachios
- Using a spatula, gently fold in chopped chocolate and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Chill the Dough
- Scoop the dough into large balls (about 4 tablespoons each). Place on a parchment-lined board and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
Step 7: Stuff the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Flatten each dough ball into a round disc. Place a frozen pistachio cream piece in the center and seal the dough around it completely.
- Place stuffed dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Press extra chocolate chunks, pistachios, and pistachio cream pieces on top.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 11–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Immediately sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm for a gooey center, or allow to cool completely for a firmer pistachio filling.
Notes
- You can substitute white chocolate for a sweeter twist.
Conclusion
These Pistachio Cream Cookies are rich, nutty, and irresistibly gooey in the center. With crisp edges, melted chocolate, and creamy pistachio filling, they deliver true bakery-style indulgence. Once you try these Pistachio Cream Cookies, you’ll want to bake them again and again.