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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 rich and nutty flavors of Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. These delightful treats combine the irresistible taste of brown butter with crunchy pistachios and smooth chocolate, creating a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights in, these cookie bars are sure to impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions and common ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up these decadent dessert bars.

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 + 2 tbsp 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/butter
  • 2 tbsp salted butter for filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream for ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for ganache
  • Chopped pistachios for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt and brown the salted butter over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until slightly golden.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine the browned butter with sugars in a large bowl; whisk in the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently; then fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 22–27 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
  7. For the pistachio filling, toast kataifi in melted butter until golden, then mix with pistachio cream.
  8. Prepare ganache by pouring hot heavy cream over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  9. Layer pistachio filling over cooled cookie base, top with ganache, garnish with chopped pistachios, and refrigerate before serving.

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