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Brown Butter Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Indulge in these luxurious cookie bars that blend rich flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine Gourmet
Servings 12 bars
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Salted Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Dough)
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream/Butter
  • Chopped Pistachios (Optional) for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Let it cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the cooled brown butter. Mix well.
  • Add the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • In a separate pan, toast the kataifi with a bit of butter until golden brown. Mix with pistachio cream and spread over the cookie base.
  • Top with the remaining cookie dough, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Feel free to swap any of the toppings in the ingredient list with whatever you have lying around. It will probably taste just as amazing!
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