Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of Brown Butter and Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars. These delightful bars are a perfect fusion of chewy texture and crunchy pistachios, enhanced by the deep aroma of brown butter and the natural sweetness of honey. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a sweet snack, these cookie bars will be a hit with everyone. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can add your favorite toppings like chocolate chips or dried fruit for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with ice cream or coffee for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shelled pistachios
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
- Cool the browned butter for about 20 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cooled butter with sugars until combined, then add eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together before folding into the wet mixture.
- Gently mix in chopped pistachios.
- Press dough into the prepared pan; sprinkle reserved pistachios on top.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (60g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg