Description
These NYC-style Pistachio Protein Cookies are a delicious, high-protein treat with 21g of protein per cookie. Made with pistachio spread, salted pistachios, and chocolate, they’re the perfect indulgence for anyone craving a nutritious dessert. Freeze the dough for a cookie with a perfect shape or a spreadable version for a softer texture.
Ingredients
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For the cookie dough:
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200 grams butter
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60 grams brown sugar
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40 grams granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 egg yolk
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120 grams vanilla protein powder (4 scoops)
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200 grams all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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100 grams salted pistachios
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100 grams chocolate (dark or milk)
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100 grams pistachio spread
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For the filling:
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100 grams pistachio spread
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Instructions
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Prepare the Pistachio Chocolate Layer:
Spread a thin layer of melted pistachio butter and melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined pan. Freeze until solid. -
Make the Dough:
In a bowl, mix room-temperature butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using a spatula or wooden spoon until creamy.
Add one whole egg plus one egg yolk and mix until smooth.
Fold in vanilla protein powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until just incorporated.
Gently stir chopped pistachios and chunks of the frozen pistachio spread and chocolate into the dough until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix. -
Form the Cookies:
Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough. Make an indentation in each ball, fill with pistachio spread, and seal with more dough.
Place on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour for cookies that spread more, or 2-3 hours for cookies that hold their shape better.
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Bake the Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the frozen cookies for approximately 13 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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For extra crunch, you can add more chopped pistachios or mix in other nuts.
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If you prefer softer cookies, reduce the freezing time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg