Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chopped pistachios
– 1 cup chocolate chips
– 1 cup shredded kunafa (or kunafa dough, cooked and cooled)
– Extra chopped pistachios for topping (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cookies with Browned Butter:
1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. Mix the Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Incorporate Nuts and Chocolate: Fold in the chopped pistachios, chocolate chips, and shredded kunafa until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g