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Chewy White Chocolate Pistachio Spring Crinkle Cookies

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These chewy white chocolate pistachio spring crinkle cookies offer a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture with a slight snap on the outside and a nutty crunch, making them an ideal treat for spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (120g) roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Powdered sugar for rolling dough balls

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios with a spatula.
  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
  9. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies have spread and crinkle pattern appears, edges set but centers soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to help cookies hold their shape and enhance flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Use a cookie scoop for uniform size. Roughly chop pistachios to maintain crunch. Fresh baking powder and accurate measurements improve results.

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