Go Back

Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars

Soft and chewy pistachio cookie bars loaded with white chocolate and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Bars
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Add milk and stir until combined.
  6. Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips.
  7. Spread dough evenly into prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake 28–34 minutes until lightly golden and center is set.
  9. Cool completely before glazing.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over bars. Garnish with crushed pistachios before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly toast the pistachios before adding them to the batter. Store bars in an airtight container for best freshness.