- Chill the filling so it is easy to seal inside the dough.
- Leave space on the tray because the cookies spread as the centers warm.
Crunchy center revealDessert · Global fusion
Dubai Chewy Pistachio Cookies
Deep cocoa cookies wrapped around pistachio kataifi centers for a chewy, crunchy Dubai chocolate remix.
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40 minutesWeekend difficulty7g protein
Why it fits
A dramatic green center, crisp threads, and chewy chocolate make every break open moment shareable.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 1 cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup pistachio cream
- ¾ cup toasted kataifi
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Mix pistachio cream with toasted kataifi and chill into ten small portions.
- 02
Make a soft cocoa cookie dough and wrap each portion around a pistachio center.
- 03
Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes and finish with chopped pistachios.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use toasted shredded phyllo if kataifi is unavailable.
- Hazelnut spread and toasted wafer crumbs make a different filled cookie.
Store airtight at room temperature for 3 days or freeze baked cookies for 1 month.
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Per serving, approximately
340 calories7g protein3g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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