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Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars You’ll Crave

Indulge in these Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, a perfect fusion of rich flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter and add salt to taste.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Provides moisture and a lovely caramel flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1 Large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps the bars rise.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Chocolate and Crunch
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.
  • 1 cup Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Dough) Can substitute with crushed phyllo or nuts.
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream/Butter Can substitute with almond or hazelnut butter.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios (Optional) For garnishing.

Equipment

  • 9×9 inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and granulated sugar with the cooled brown butter.
  4. Add in the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then add to the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Toast the kataifi in a pan with butter until golden and crispy, then mix with pistachio cream.
  8. Layer half of the cookie dough in the pan, then the kataifi mixture, followed by the remaining cookie dough.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool completely, lift from the pan using parchment, and slice into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be easily made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.

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