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Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Bars

Sweet Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Bars You’ll Crave Daily

These Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Bars combine the rich flavor of brown butter with honey and pistachios, creating an irresistible dessert you'll love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and browned
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark variety
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Just a touch for balance
  • 1/2 cup Honey A floral variety preferred
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Pistachios Coarsely chopped
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt For topping

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Bars
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown.
  3. Mix Sugars and Honey: In a mixing bowl, stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey until smooth.
  4. Add Eggs: Mix in one large egg at room temperature until combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in Pistachios: Gently fold in the coarsely chopped pistachios.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months and enjoy slightly warm if preferred.

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