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Brown Butter & Honey Pistachio Cookie Bars

Chewy cookie bars made with rich brown butter, natural honey sweetness, and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter for browning
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pistachios chopped
  • 0.25 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Brown butter in saucepan until golden and fragrant. Cool slightly.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  4. Mix browned butter, honey, and sugar until smooth.
  5. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  6. Combine dry ingredients with wet, alternating with milk.
  7. Fold in pistachios and spread batter in pan.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture. Use fresh pistachios for best flavor.