Start by creaming together 1 cup of room-temperature unsalted butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of honey in a large mixing bowl. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the mixture until it’s light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until everything is well combined and the mixture looks smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this can make the cookies tough.

Fold in 1 cup of chopped pistachios using a spatula. If you’d like, you can toast the pistachios beforehand for extra flavor. Just spread them on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, then let them cool before chopping.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much during baking.

If you’re in a hurry, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes, but 1 hour is ideal. You can also chill the dough overnight if you want to bake the cookies the next day.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion the dough into 1 ½-inch balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to cook as they cool, so it’s better to underbake slightly than overbake.

As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. This is the magic touch that balances the sweetness and makes these cookies truly irresistible.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cookies are completely cool, they’re ready to enjoy! Serve them with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or your favorite tea.