Description
These swirl-studded cookies blend rich chocolate, pistachio, and strawberry in a fudgy center with a crisp shell. Ready in 22 minutes, they’re perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight treats.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Food coloring (red, pistachio flavoring)
Parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until powdery
In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs and non-alcoholic vanilla extract; mix until combined
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms
Divide dough into three portions. Add cocoa powder to one, red gel food coloring to another, and pistachio-flavored pudding mix to the third
Fold chocolate chunks into each dough portion. Form into 1-inch balls and chill 20 minutes
Place dough balls on prepared sheets (4 inches apart) and bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown
Let cool 5 minutes before removing from sheets
Notes
Chill dough 30+ minutes for cleaner swirls
Use room temperature butter for optimal aeration
Measure flour by spooning into cup and leveling
Store cookies in airtight containers up to 5 days
Replace pistachio pudding mix with ground pistachios if unavailable
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg