Description
Rich, chewy cookie bars made with nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios for a bakery-quality dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter, brown sugar, and honey until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use unsalted pistachios to better control the salt level.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving for a fresh-baked texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
