Description
These salty smoked pistachio and honey shortbread cookies are the perfect blend of buttery, sweet, and savory. With smoked pistachios, a honey drizzle, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they’re an elegant cookie recipe ideal for holidays, tea parties, or anytime you crave something unique. Great make-ahead treat that’s easy to freeze or gift!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup smoked pistachios, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
3. Gradually add the flour and stir just until the dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
4. Fold in the chopped smoked pistachios evenly throughout the dough.
5. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Slice chilled dough into 1/2-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 325°F for 14–16 minutes or until edges just turn golden.
8. Remove from oven and while warm, drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
9. Let cool fully on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
Use smoked pistachios for the best flavor, but toasted pistachios work too.
Don’t overbake; shortbread should be pale with golden edges.
You can freeze the dough log and slice-to-bake later as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg