Brown Butter Honey Pistachio Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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140 g unsalted butter, melted and lightly browned
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200 g packed light brown sugar
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55 g honey
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1.25 teaspoons flaky sea salt, divided
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125 g all-purpose flour
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35 g shelled salted pistachios, roughly chopped
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 163°C. Line an 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper, and lightly coat parchment and exposed pan with non-stick spray.
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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and cook until it turns a light brown color. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
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In a large bowl, combine browned butter, light brown sugar, and honey. Beat until mixture is smooth.
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Add egg and egg yolk to the mixture and whisk until fully combined.
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Stir in 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt and all-purpose flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
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Transfer batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt and roughly chopped pistachios.
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Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, until edges are set, top is golden, and center remains slightly soft.
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Allow bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift out, place on a cooling rack, let cool completely, then cut into small squares for serving.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, allow cookie bars to cool completely before slicing to maintain defined edges.