Description
These Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with rich, nutty flavor! A buttery cookie base is loaded with crunchy pistachios, white chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, enhances pistachio flavor)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
For the Topping (Optional):
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in Pistachios & White Chocolate
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Step 5: Bake & Cool
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Step 6: Add the Finishing Touches (Optional)
- Sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for an elegant touch.
Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!
- Slice into 12 large or 16 smaller bars and serve.
Notes
- Use Fresh Pistachios – Toast them lightly for extra crunch and deeper flavor.
- Measure Flour Correctly – Use the spoon and level method to avoid dry bars.
- Don’t Overbake – Remove from the oven when the edges are lightly golden—the center will continue to set as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg