Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the cookie dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - ⅓ cup honey
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - 1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

→ For the topping

10 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
11 - 2 tablespoons honey for drizzling (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Having everything ready makes the process much smoother!
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This creaming process incorporates air into the dough for better texture.
03 - Mix in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined. The mixture might look a little separated at first, but keep mixing until it comes together smoothly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to your wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Don't overmix - stop when everything is just combined to keep the cookies tender.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped pistachios until they're evenly distributed throughout the dough. The pistachios add wonderful texture and nutty flavor!
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
08 - Use the back of a spoon to gently press down on each dough ball, flattening it slightly. This helps the cookies bake evenly and gives them their classic shape.
09 - Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft - that's perfect for chewy cookies!
10 - While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle a little coarse sea salt over the top of each one. The contrast between sweet and salty is what makes these cookies special!
11 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, drizzle a little extra honey over the cooled cookies for added sweetness and shine.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
02 - The honey in these cookies helps them stay chewy and moist longer than traditional sugar cookies.
03 - For the best flavor, try to use good quality honey - different varieties like clover or wildflower will give subtle flavor differences.

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