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Brown Butter and Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars

These cookie bars are a delightful blend of nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Plus a bit more for greasing the pan.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the bars rise.
  • 0.75 teaspoon Salt Use ½ teaspoon if using salted pistachios.
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Honey Clover or wildflower honey is recommended.
  • 2 Large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups Shelled Pistachios Raw, unsalted, roughly chopped, reserve ¼ cup for topping.
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt For sprinkling on top.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Brown the unsalted butter over medium heat in a saucepan until it reaches an amber color and has a nutty aroma. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.

Mixing

  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
  • Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  • Fold in 1 ¼ cups of pistachios and spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.

Baking

  • Top with reserved pistachios and a pinch of flaky sea salt (optional).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden and set. The center may appear slightly underbaked.

Cooling and Serving

  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 2-3 hours before cutting.
  • Cut into 4x6 grid for small bars or 3x5 grid for larger ones. Enjoy!

Notes

These cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For best results, cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword Brown Butter, Cookie Bars, Dessert Recipe, Honey, Pistachio Cookie Bars
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