You NEED to try these Dubai Chocolate Bar Cookies 🤤

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened, room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips (plus extra for topping if desired)
• 1 cup Pistachios (unsalted, toasted, finely ground in food processor)
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (sifted)

Instructions

1. Make Pistachio Cream Filling

   In the food processor, pulse toasted pistachios until finely ground. Add softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla; blend until smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT20M

2. Prepare Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

   In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat briefly. In a separate bowl whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

   Time: PT15M

3. Chill the Dough

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.

   Time: PT20M

4. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Assemble Cookies

   Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten in your hand, place a teaspoon of pistachio cream in the center, then fold the dough around the filling, sealing it. Roll gently into a ball and place on the prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Press lightly with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly.

   Time: PT10M

6. Bake Cookies

   Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly cracked. The centers will still look soft.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cool and Serve

   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

22g

Fat

10g

Fiber

2g