Luscious Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
Luscious Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are rich, nutty, and chewy treats combining the deep flavor of browned butter with the crunch of pistachios and the sweetness of chocolate chips. These bars offer a delightful twist on classic cookie flavors, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to froth. Continue cooking for about 5-7 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix It Up: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and brown sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking to fully incorporate each, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add the Goodies: Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios evenly into the cookie dough using a spatula.
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Spread and Bake: Pour the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then remove them from the pan, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a deeper nutty flavor, make sure to watch the butter carefully as it brown to prevent burning.
- Use parchment paper to help lift bars easily from the pan after baking.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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