Simple to Make Sourdough Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies

Follow this simple to make recipe and enjoy mouthwatering sourdough, chocolate chip, pistachio cookies straight from the oven.

There is no treat I enjoy more than a warm salty/sweet combo. That is the exact flavor profile that these sourdough, chocolate chip, pistachio cookies provide. They are simple to make and best eaten straight out of the oven. They are sure to be a go to cookie recipe for you and your family.

No one likes scrolling to the bottom of the post to find the recipe, especially when you are craving a cookie, so let’s get right to it!

Equipment You May Need:

• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Mixer
• Sheet Pans
• Parchment Paper

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter (8 TBS)
• 1/2 cup sugar (I use coconut)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup active starter or discard
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pistachios (roughly chopped)

How to Make Sourdough Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies

• Cream together butter and sugar. You can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer. If using a hand mixer be sure that your butter is softened.
• Add egg, sourdough starter and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture.
• In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until no flour remains in the batter. Don’t over mix.
• Stir the chocolate chips and pistachios into the batter by hand until well incorporated. The batter will be sticky.

• At this point you can choose whether you want to bake your cookies within an hour or long ferment the dough. I prefer to long ferment for the health benefits. If long fermenting cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight. If you are ready to eat your cookies as soon as possible then cover your bowl and only refrigerate for one hour. You want your batter to be cold so that it is easier to form into cookies on the baking sheet.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Place parchment paper on two baking sheets
• Scoop tablespoon size balls of batter and place them on the baking sheets several inches apart. I was able to place 12 cookies on each baking sheet.

• Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly and enjoy!

Flavor Enhancement Through Sweet and Salty

Did you know that sweet and salty combinations taste so good together because of how our brains and taste buds process flavors? This flavor combo creates a heightened sensory experience. Salt suppresses bitterness, making sweet flavors seem more pronounced and pleasant. The flavor profile of these chocolate chip, pistachio cookies will definitely excite your taste buds.

Why Should I Long Ferment My Cookie Dough?

When baking with sourdough, a long fermentation of the dough provides a number of different benefits. Some of these include culinary, nutritional and even digestive.

Here are some of the benefits of long fermentation:

• better flavor development – longer fermentation times create a deeper, more complex flavor
• improved digestibility – through the break down of gluten and predigesting complex starches
• superior texture – longer ferment provides more air in the batter and a more satisfying chewy bite

Health Benefits of Pistachio Nuts

Pistachio nuts are packed with nutrients and are a great addition to a healthy diet. A serving of pistachios contains protein, fibers, health fats. They are also rich in antioxidants which reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Another benefit of pistachios are that they have a low hypoglycemic index.

How to Store Your Cookies:

Cool your sourdough, chocolate chip, pistachio cookies to room temperature and place in an air tight container. These cookies can be stored on the counter for a week, but let’s be honest, we all know they won’t last that long.

You can also freeze these cookies for later. Individually wrap each cookie in plastic wrap and then place in a gallon sized freezer bag. When ready to enjoy remove cookies from the freezer and allow to defrost to room temperature.

More Sourdough Recipes

If you are looking for a more hearty sourdough recipe, check out my simple to make Ham & Cheese Sourdough Breakfast Casserole HERE.

I hope you enjoyed this sweet/salty sourdough treat! If you made this recipe and enjoyed it please consider leaving a comment and review!

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