Honey Pistachio Cookies

 I found this recipe shortly after Christmas last year and set it aside to try this year.  In early fall I made a test recipe to see how well the honey in the batter froze.  I know I sacrificed for all of you so you wouldn't have to test it yourself.  They worked well so they were added to this year's lineup.  I think you will like them. 

They are a nice golden brown cookie with little specks of chopped pistachios. 

This is a very simple base the flavor comes from the honey and the nuts. 

Start with 1 stick softened butter.

3/4 cup sugar.  

Mix well. 

Add one egg. 

Mix that well

If you spray your measuring cup with nonstick spray the honey will slide right out. 

1/2 cup honey.  Find a good honey since that is where a lot of the flavor comes from. 

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups all purpose flour.  Add a little at a time. 

1 cup unsalted pistachios chopped. You don't have to make them tiny. They can be a little chunky.

And here is the dough. 

Scoop out onto a parchment lined baking sheet.  Place in a preheated 350 oven.  Bake for 8-10 minutes depending on the size of your cookies.  I like to make small cookies.  They do freeze well for baking later. 

Now enjoy some warm cookies. 

Honey Pistachio Cookie Recipe

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup softened butter

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup honey

1 egg

1 cup unsalted pistachios chopped

Preheat oven to 350.  Bake for 8-2 minutes depending on size.