Description
Indulge in these decadent Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chip Bars, featuring layers of nutty brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough, a creamy pistachio filling, and a dark chocolate topping sprinkled with chopped pistachios and sea salt. Perfect for serving on dessert trays or as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
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Cookie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pistachio Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix cookie base: Combine browned butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Press into pan.
- Prepare pistachio layer: Blend pistachios and sugar, then add butter and condensed milk. Spread over the cookie base.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes, then cool.
- Melt chocolate topping: Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil and pour over cooled bars.
- Finish: Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and sea salt, then refrigerate until set before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pistachios before making the pistachio layer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg