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Dubai Chocolate Cookies

Delicious Dubai Chocolate Cookies with Nutty Pistachio Crunch

Indulge in these delightful Dubai Chocolate Cookies with a nutty pistachio crunch that make for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened for easy creaming
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar no direct substitutions recommended
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 1 large Extra Egg Yolk for added tenderness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract high-quality for best flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Himalayan salt can also be used
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can use dark or dairy-free chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream can substitute with other nut butters
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Dough) finely chopped nuts work as a substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients including egg, extra yolk, and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and toast the kataifi until golden brown.
  5. Combine cooled toasted kataifi with pistachio cream, form small balls, and freeze.
  6. Assemble cookies by wrapping dough around the pistachio balls.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on wire racks and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for proper creaming, mix the dough just until combined to maintain texture, refrigerate if too sticky, and store cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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