Pistachio Chocolate munchies with Pistachio Cookie Dough Filling

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup of pistachios (1 cup) until finely chopped. Set aside for later.

3In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter (½ cup), brown sugar (½ cup), and granulated sugar (¼ cup) until light and fluffy.

4Add the vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) and mix well.

5In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda (½ teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon).

6Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

7Fold in the finely chopped pistachios (1 cup).

8Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

9Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

10In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips (1 cup) in 30-second intervals until smooth.

11Dip each cooled cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.

12Place the chocolate-coated balls back on the parchment paper.

13Finely chop the remaining 1/2 cup of pistachios (1 cup) and sprinkle them over the chocolate-coated balls for garnish.

14Allow the chocolate to set before serving. Enjoy your Pistachio Chocolate Bites with Pistachio Cookie Dough Filling!