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Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars 🍪

Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars 🍪

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Indulge in the delightful Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, a unique treat that combines the nutty richness of pistachios with the decadence of chocolate. These cookie bars feature a golden, buttery base enriched with brown butter, topped with a creamy chocolate ganache and crispy kataifi for an unforgettable texture. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple steps and customizable ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels.

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 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 cups kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream for ganache

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine sugars with cooled brown butter, then add the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until fully combined; add chocolate chips.
  6. Spread dough evenly in the pan and bake for 22-27 minutes until golden.
  7. Toast kataifi in butter until crispy; mix with pistachio cream.
  8. Prepare ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  9. Assemble by layering pistachio mixture on cookie base and topping with ganache; chill for at least one hour before slicing.

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