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Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Cookie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Description

Delight in these luscious Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Cookie Bars, a perfect blend of rich dark brown sugar sweetness, buttery texture, crunchy pistachios, and decadent dark chocolate chips. Baked to a golden brown perfection in a 13×9-inch pan, these bars offer a chewy yet crisp bite that’s ideal for serving at gatherings or as a satisfying afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Add-ins

  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for drizzling)

Additional

  • Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
  • Shortening or cooking spray (for greasing pan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 13×9-inch baking pan with shortening or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the dark brown sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and eggs together using an electric mixer on medium speed or mix well with a spoon until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the wet mixture until well blended and a dough forms.
  4. Add Pistachios and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the shelled pistachios and 1 cup of dark chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
  5. Spread and Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  6. Cool and Decorate: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, approximately 1 hour. Drizzle melted dark chocolate chips and caramel sauce over the top.
  7. Set and Cut: Let the drizzled toppings set before cutting the bars into a 6 by 6 grid, yielding 36 bars or cut into 24 pieces as preferred.

Notes

  • For an extra crunch, lightly toast the pistachios before folding them into the dough.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for the best rich flavor.
  • The caramel sauce drizzle is optional but adds a lovely sweet contrast to the dark chocolate.
  • Ensure bars are completely cool before drizzling chocolate and caramel to prevent melting.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/dark-chocolate-and-pistachio-cookie-bars-recipe/