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Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cookies

Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cookies for a Delightful Twist

These Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cookies combine the nutty essence of pistachios and sweet chocolate for a unique treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
For the Crunch and Twist
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios (Finely Chopped) can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup Kunafa Noodles (Shredded) or finely shredded phyllo dough

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and sugar in a bowl on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add a large egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chopped pistachios and shredded kunafa noodles gently with a spatula.
  6. Scoop out the dough using a tablespoon and roll into balls, spacing them at least two inches apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for firm edges and slightly underbaked centers.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

These cookies are great for gatherings and can be customized with various nuts for a different twist.

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