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Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars Recipe

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Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars are a decadent treat combining buttery, tender cookie dough with crunchy chopped pistachios and sweet white chocolate chips. These bars offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, baked to a golden finish, making them an irresistible snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1 cup Chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup White chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes with a mixer.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bars tender.
  6. Fold in Pistachios and Chocolate: Carefully fold in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the lined baking dish, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into squares to serve.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, lightly toast the chopped pistachios before folding them into the batter.
  • White chocolate chips are optional but add a lovely sweet contrast to the nutty pistachios.
  • Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with the sugars.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to maintain tender bars.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Pistachio cookie bars, white chocolate cookie bars, nutty dessert, easy cookie bars, baked cookie bars

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