Description
Brown Butter Pistachio Cookie Bars are rich and chewy with a toasty brown butter base and crunchy pistachios throughout. The slight caramel notes from the brown butter perfectly complement the nutty pistachios, creating an indulgent dessert that’s easy to slice and serve at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Brown the Butter:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5–7 minutes). Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. - Mix Sugars and Eggs:
In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add the warm brown butter and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. - Add Pistachios:
Fold in chopped pistachios and optional chocolate chips. - Prepare Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well. - Bake:
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. - Cool and Cut:
Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Brown the butter slowly and watch closely to prevent burning.
- Toast the kataifi evenly to achieve a crisp, crunchy texture.
- Choose a high-quality pistachio cream to enhance the flavor.
- Allow the dessert to chill completely before slicing for neat, clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bar
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g