Description
These brown butter cookie bars are rich, chewy, and packed with semisweet chocolate chips and toasted pistachios—perfect for every cookie lover.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until golden brown and nutty-smelling. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
Use dark chocolate chunks instead of chips for a richer flavor.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for warmth.
Swap pistachios for almonds, walnuts, or pecans if preferred.
Drizzle with melted chocolate after baking for extra decadence.
Let browned butter cool slightly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
