Makes 15-18 Depending on Scoop Size

These chewy little wonders are not traditional in Italy, however the flavours are. Toasted pistachios, candied orange peel and dark chocolate just taste like Italian Christmas.

225 Grams Soft Unsalted Butter

200 Grams White Sugar

200 Grams Brown Sugar

2 tsp Vanilla

2 Large Eggs

360 Grams All Purpose Flour

1 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Salt

320 Grams Dark Chocolate Chunks

180 Grams Candied Orange Peel, Cut into Small Pieces

150 Grams Crushed Pistachios

Preheat oven to 350.

In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together the butter and sugars. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes until smooth.

In a separate bowl sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.

With the mixer on low gently tip in the flour mixture. Blend until just combined. Tip in the chocolate and orange peel and mix for just a moment more to distribute.

Use as 1 ounce (or larger) scoop to measure out balls of dough. Roll each ball in your hands a few times and then drop on a lined baking tray about 2 inches apart from each other.

Gently press each ball down a little and top with a good pinch of crushed pistachios.

Bake for approximately 11 minutes until they are just starting to brown on the edges. Bake for 1-2 minutes more if they seem too soft in the centre.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. They will be a little crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle.