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Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars

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These cookie bars combine the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the subtle floral sweetness of honey and crunchy pistachios for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • ½ cup (120 ml) raw honey
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pistachios, shelled and unsalted
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. After about 5-7 minutes, when milk solids turn golden brown and a nutty aroma develops, remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, ½ cup (120 ml) raw honey, and ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar until smooth. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stop once just combined. Fold in 1 cup (120 g) chopped pistachios evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Line a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Spread the dough evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bars for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove from oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly and watch closely to avoid burning. Under-mix the dough to keep bars tender and chewy. Use honey for subtle floral sweetness but monitor baking time as honey browns faster. Chill bars for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts. Toast pistachios lightly for enhanced aroma. Variations include nut-free, chocolate chips, spiced versions, gluten-free, and vegan adaptations.

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