Description
Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with crunchy pistachios and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging during cozy nights in, these bars promise to be a hit with everyone. Their golden edges and soft center create a mouthwatering contrast that will have you coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup pistachios (chopped)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and the center is soft.
- Allow to cool before lifting out and cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg