Description
Pistachio White Chocolate Christmas Bars are a delightful fusion of crunchy pistachios and creamy white chocolate, creating a festive treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion, these bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With foolproof techniques and simple ingredients, you can create restaurant-quality desserts that bring joy and smiles to everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars. Add eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown with edges pulling away from the sides.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg