Description
These Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine nutty browned butter with crunchy pistachios and rich chocolate chips for a chewy, flavorful dessert with Middle Eastern flair.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in chopped pistachios and chocolate chips.
7. Spread dough evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Use fresh pistachios for best flavor.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature.
Add a pinch of cardamom for a Middle Eastern spice twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brown butter cookies, pistachio chocolate chip bars, Dubai dessert, chewy cookie bars