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Brown Butter and Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars

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These cookie bars combine the nutty flavor of brown butter with the sweetness of honey and the crunch of pistachios, making for a delicious treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g)
  • All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups (310g), spooned and leveled
  • Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ¾ teaspoon (use ½ teaspoon if using salted pistachios)
  • Light Brown Sugar: ¾ cup (165g), packed
  • Granulated Sugar: ½ cup (100g)
  • Honey: ½ cup (170g)
  • Large Eggs: 2, at room temperature
  • Pure Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
  • Shelled Pistachios: 1 ½ cups (210g), raw, unsalted, roughly chopped (reserve ¼ cup for topping, optional)
  • Flaky Sea Salt: For sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir occasionally until it turns golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled brown butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey; whisk until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix the Ingredients: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the Pistachios: Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
  6. Prep Your Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  7. Spread and Bake: Pour cookie dough into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Sprinkle: Remove from oven, top with reserved pistachios and flaky sea salt, and let cool for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These bars can be frozen for up to three months. For a twist, try adding chocolate drizzle, citrus zest, or dried fruits.

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Keywords: cookie bars, brown butter, pistachios, dessert, baking

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