Description
Rich, fudgy pistachio brownies with deep chocolate flavor, crunchy roasted pistachios, and pockets of melted dark chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 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 melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add white chocolate chips.
- A small amount of pistachio paste can be mixed in for stronger pistachio flavor.
- Sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top before baking for more texture.
- Drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over cooled brownies for a decorative finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Reheat individual brownies in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds for a warm, fudgy texture.
- Salted pistachios can be used, but reduce the added salt slightly.
- For a more fudgy brownie, avoid overbaking and slightly reduce the bake time.
- Freeze tightly wrapped brownies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To make them gluten-free, use a gluten-free baking flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
