Description
These Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine a rich, nutty cookie base with a crunchy toasted kataifi pistachio filling, silky chocolate ganache, and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios. A luxurious dessert with Middle Eastern flair and classic cookie bar indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Base:
- 9 tbsp (134g) salted butter
- 1/2 cup (125g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (40g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp (15g) heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp (8g) vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 3/4 cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pistachio Filling:
- 3 cups (300g) kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
- 1 cup (300g) pistachio cream
- 2 tbsp (28g) salted butter
Chocolate Ganache:
- 2 cups (475ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Base: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan. Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty, then cool slightly. Whisk in both sugars, add egg, then cream and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined; stir in chocolate chips. Spread into pan and bake 22–27 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Pistachio Filling: Melt butter in a pan, add kataifi, and toast until golden. Cool, then mix with pistachio cream.
- Prepare Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat cream until just boiling and pour over chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread pistachio filling over cooled cookie base, top with ganache, smooth, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Refrigerate 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning.
- Toast kataifi evenly for the perfect crunch.
- Use high-quality pistachio cream for the best flavor.
- Chill fully before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion