Description
Deliciously rich Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Bars featuring the nutty flavor of browned butter and the crunchy texture of pistachios, balanced with sweet honey and brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup honey
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until golden-brown and nutty (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cool the mixture for about 5 minutes, then whisk in the egg until well combined.
- Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the wet mixture.
- Add the chopped pistachios and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to five days. They freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg