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Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars With Orange Zest Caramel Drizzle 1772052426.7366905

Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars With Orange Zest Caramel Drizzle

  • Author: Liana Brooks
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

These Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars offer a delightful combination of nutty, sweet, and citrusy flavors. They’re perfect for any occasion and boast a soft, chewy texture with a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 225g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender bake.
  • 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted & Browned: Creates a rich, nutty flavor.
  • 120g (½ cup) Honey: Adds sweetness and chewiness.
  • 1 Large Egg, Room Temperature: Emulsifies for a smoother batter.
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances sweetness.
  • ½ tsp (2g) Baking Powder: Helps the bars rise.
  • ¼ tsp (1g) Fine Sea Salt: Balances sweetness.
  • 150g (1 cup) Shelled Pistachios, Coarsely Chopped: Adds crunch and flavor.
  • 30g (2 tbsp) Butter for Caramel Glaze: Adds richness to the glaze.
  • 80g (¼ cup) Honey for Caramel Glaze: Contributes to the glaze’s sweetness.
  • Zest of 1 Large Orange: Brightens the caramel with citrus flavor.
  • Pinch of Sea Salt for Glaze: Enhances the caramel’s sweetness.

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 23x33cm (9x13in) pan with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the Butter: Melt and brown 115g butter, swirling until amber and nutty (4-5 mins). Cool slightly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk browned butter with 120g honey, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently stir in 225g flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt.
  5. Fold in Pistachios: Fold in 120g pistachios, reserving some for topping.
  6. Bake the Bars: Spread batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
  7. Prepare Caramel Glaze: Melt 30g butter, stir in 80g honey, orange zest, and a pinch of salt; simmer for 3-4 mins.
  8. Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle warm caramel over bars and sprinkle with remaining pistachios and zest.
  9. Cool & Cut: Cool completely, then lift out with parchment and cut into squares.

Notes

Browning the butter is crucial for the unique flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bars. Using room temperature ingredients helps with emulsification.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: cookie bars, brown butter, honey, pistachio, orange zest, dessert, baking, easy recipe

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