🍪✨ Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars ✨🌿
A decadent fusion of nutty brown butter, crunchy pistachios, and rich chocolate chips—these cookie bars are chewy, flavorful, and irresistibly good. Perfect for a special treat or a luxurious dessert!
🕒 Time: 45 minutes | 🍽 Servings: 12
🍽 Ingredients:
For the Cookie Bars:
✅ 1 cup salted butter
✅ 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
✅ ½ cup granulated sugar
✅ 1 large egg
✅ ¼ cup heavy cream
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✅ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✅ ½ teaspoon baking soda
✅ ½ teaspoon salt
✅ 1 cup chopped pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
✅ 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
🍴 Instructions:
1️⃣ Brown the Butter:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the salted butter.
- Continue stirring as it foams and changes to a deep golden brown color with a nutty aroma. This should take 5–8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
2️⃣ Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, whisking until the batter is glossy and well incorporated.
3️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined (avoid over-mixing).
4️⃣ Add the Pistachios & Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5️⃣ Prepare the Baking Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Transfer the dough into the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
6️⃣ Bake the Cookie Bars:
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7️⃣ Cool Completely:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This helps them firm up and develop their chewy texture.
8️⃣ Slice & Serve:
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
- Slice into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference.
🔥 Tips for the Best Cookie Bars:
💡 Use high-quality chocolate chips for an extra indulgent taste.
💡 For added texture, lightly toast the pistachios before folding them into the dough.
💡 Want a softer bar? Reduce baking time by 2–3 minutes for a gooier texture.
💡 Make it extra fancy! Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled bars for a professional bakery-style look.
🍪 Serving & Storage:
✨ Serve warm with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea.
✨ Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
✨ Freeze for later! Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
💖 Made with love, served with joy! Enjoy these luxurious, nutty, and chocolatey cookie bars! 🍪☕
