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Blitz the pistachios in a food processor to a gritty paste. Blend in powdered sugar and softened butter; pulse until mixed. Incorporate the cream gradually until achieving a smooth texture, then set the filling aside.
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Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and cover a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Introduce eggs singly, followed by vanilla extract, stirring continuously.
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In a separate bowl, blend flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture, stirring until just mixed.
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Incorporate chocolate chunks and pistachios into the cookie dough.
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Craft cookies by flattening a spoonful of dough into a disc, placing a pistachio filling dollop centrally. Top with another dough disc, sealing the edges. Repeat for all portions.
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Position the filled cookies on the baking sheet, spaced out. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are solid, yet the centers remain tender.
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Cool the cookies on the baking sheet briefly before shifting them to a rack to finish cooling.