Dubai-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Savory Twist

These Dubai-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies incorporate traditional Middle Eastern flavors, featuring tahini and pistachios for a delightful twist.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 22

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 1 2

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup cold unsalted butter Keep it cold to prevent spreading.
1 cup light brown sugar Provides sweetness and a rich flavor.
1/2 cup superfine sugar Contributes sweetness and texture.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
1 large cold egg Serves as a binding agent.
2 cups cake flour Provides tender texture.
1 teaspoon baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

For the Unique Filling

1/2 cup pistachio paste Provides flavor and creaminess.
1/4 cup tahini Adds nutty dimension.
1 cup toasted kataifi pastry Introduces unique texture.

For the Chocolate Goodies

1 cup chocolate chips Choose dark or milk chocolate.
1/2 cup chopped chocolate For drizzling on top.
1/4 cup toasted pistachios For garnishing.

For Toasting

2 tablespoons butter Used for toasting kataifi.

Equipment

stand mixer
frying pan
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
baking trays
Parchment Paper
mixing bowls

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Melt butter in a frying pan and toast the kataifi pastry for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
Cream cold unsalted butter with light brown sugar, superfine sugar, and vanilla extract for about 4 minutes.
Add cold egg and combine with the creamed mixture. In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually combine.
Fold in chocolate chips gently, refrigerate if the dough is warm or sticky.
Combine cooled kataifi, pistachio paste, tahini, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Scoop the cookie dough, flatten slightly, place pistachio filling in the center, and seal the dough around it.
Bake the cookies for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
Cool on trays for about 20 minutes, then drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with toasted kataifi and chopped pistachios.
Let the cookies sit until the chocolate sets, then enjoy or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough if it becomes too sticky. Keep butter cold to achieve the perfect chewy consistency. Monitor baking time for the ideal texture.

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