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Pistachio Cookie Cups

Delightful Pistachio Cookie Cups for a Sweet Escape

These Pistachio Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on traditional desserts, combining a chewy cookie base with a creamy pistachio filling.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use brown butter for a nuttier flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, consider a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cookie cups rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Balances sweetness.
  • 0.75 cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds molasses-like richness.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pistachio Cream Spread Delicious creamy center.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped White Chocolate Adds creaminess.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Salted Roasted Pistachios Provides crunch.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Dark Chocolate Enhances richness.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Mini Muffin Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Butter - Melt unsalted butter until golden brown, then chill.
  2. Step 2: Preheat Oven - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare mini muffin tray.
  3. Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients - Sift together flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.
  4. Step 4: Cream Ingredients - Beat browned butter with sugars, then add egg and vanilla.
  5. Step 5: Combine Mixtures - Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, then fold in chocolates and nuts.
  6. Step 6: Form Cookie Cups - Roll dough into balls and place in muffin tray.
  7. Step 7: Bake - Bake for 12–14 minutes and create wells in centers.
  8. Step 8: Cool - Cool cookie cups in tray for 15 minutes, then on a wire rack.
  9. Step 9: Add Filling - Fill with pistachio cream, drizzle with chocolate, and sprinkle pistachios.
  10. Step 10: Set - Refrigerate to set for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookie cups can be tailored to fit various dietary preferences with nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan options.

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