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Brown Butter and Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 small squares 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in the rich, nutty flavor of these Brown Butter and Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars. Featuring lightly browned butter, sweet honey, and crunchy salted pistachios, these bars are a perfect balance of sweet and savory with a soft, chewy texture. Ideal for a sophisticated snack or dessert, they bring a gourmet twist to classic cookie bars with a subtle sea salt finish.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted until lightly browned
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons Don Victor Honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons flaky sea salt, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup shelled salted pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure an even baking temperature for the cookie bars.
  2. Prepare Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, then lightly spray the parchment and any exposed pan surfaces with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Browning Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until the butter is fully melted and then just begins to brown, releasing a nutty aroma. Be careful not to brown it too much to avoid bitterness.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, light brown sugar, and honey. Beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Eggs: Whisk in one large egg and one large egg yolk into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in 1 teaspoon of flaky sea salt and all-purpose flour. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  7. Assemble Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt and the roughly chopped salted pistachios on top.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden, while the center remains slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully lift them out using the parchment paper, transfer to a cooling rack, and let cool completely. Once cooled, cut into small squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter so you can control the saltiness of the bars, complemented by the flaky sea salt and salted pistachios.
  • Do not over brown the butter; just golden brown to bring out nutty flavors without bitterness.
  • Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid tough cookie bars.
  • Use flaky sea salt for a nice crunchy salt burst compared to regular table salt.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean squares and the perfect chewy texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Brown Butter, Honey, Pistachio, Cookie Bars, Dessert Bars, Baked Cookies, Nutty Flavor, Chewy Bars

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