Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars – Ultra-Rich White Chocolate Pistachio Dessert
Ultra-rich cookie bars made with buttery dough, crunchy pistachios, and creamy white chocolate. Soft in the center and golden on the edges, these bakery-style bars are perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday indulgence.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use unsalted pistachios to control saltiness and avoid overbaking to keep the bars soft and chewy. Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Lightly toasting pistachios enhances their flavor.