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Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars 🍪

Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious blend of rich brown butter, nutty pistachios, and decadent chocolate ganache. Ideal for any celebration or cozy night in, these bars feature a chewy cookie base layered with creamy pistachio filling and topped with silky chocolate. The irresistible texture and stunning presentation make them a crowd-pleaser at potlucks, holiday gatherings, or simply as a delightful treat for yourself.

  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 9 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 cups kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
  • 1 cup pistachio cream/butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat until golden brown; allow to cool slightly in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine sugars into the cooled brown butter and mix well. Add egg, heavy cream, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22–27 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
  7. In a large pan, melt additional butter over medium heat; toast kataifi until golden brown. Allow to cool before mixing with pistachio cream.
  8. Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  9. Layer pistachio filling on top of the cooled cookie base, pour ganache over it, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  10. Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing into squares.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Customize by substituting different nuts or using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.