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Dubai Chocolate Cookies

Decadent Dubai Chocolate Cookies with Pistachio Surprise

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These Dubai Chocolate Cookies with a luscious pistachio cream filling offer a rich and memorable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Cake Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed cocoa for smoother taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can replace with vegan butter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs Or substitute with flax eggs.
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream Can substitute with almond or cashew cream.
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Kataifi Can replace with finely chopped toasted nuts.
For Leavening and Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pistachio Filling: Combine pistachio cream and toasted kataifi, then freeze small balls for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Melt the Butter Mixture: Melt the butter, stir in cocoa powder and avocado oil, then cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then combine with wet ingredients.
  6. Form the Cookies: Scoop 2½ tablespoons of dough, make an indent, add a filling ball, and enclose it.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the filled dough balls on prepared sheets with space between them.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10 minutes until tops are slightly set.
  9. Cool and Drizzle: Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, transfer to wire rack, then drizzle with melted chocolate.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Serve with Arabic coffee or cold milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are prepared before starting, and follow tips for perfect cookies.

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