Description
These Brown Butter & Honey Pistachio Bars are a sophisticated treat that perfectly balances the deep, nutty aroma of toasted butter with the floral sweetness of honey. Topped with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt and roughly chopped pistachios, these golden, chewy bars offer a complex, savory-meets-sugary profile and an elegant crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted until lightly browned
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Don Victor Honey
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons flaky sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shelled salted pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Pan and Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is a little overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray the parchment and any exposed pan with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Brown the Butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue cooking and stirring until the butter completely melts and just begins to turn golden and smell nutty. Remove it from the heat immediately to avoid burning.
Step 3: Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the freshly browned butter, light brown sugar, and honey. Beat the mixture until it is smooth. Whisk in the egg and the extra egg yolk until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
Gently stir in 1 teaspoon of the salt and all of the flour. Stir only until the flour disappears to ensure the bars remain soft and chewy.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of flaky salt and the chopped pistachios. Bake for 23-25 minutes until the edges are set and the top is golden, while the center remains slightly soft.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Storage Instructions: These bars store exceptionally well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the baked bars, wrapped tightly, for up to 2 months.
The ‘Carry-Over’ Rule: Do not wait for the center to be firm before pulling the pan from the oven. The bars will continue to cook as they cool in the pan; pulling them while slightly soft is the secret to a fudgy, chewy texture.
Pistachio Tip: If you are using raw pistachios, toast them in a dry pan for 5 minutes before chopping to enhance their flavor. If using pre-roasted salted pistachios, they are ready to use immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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