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Dubai Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nutty Twist

Indulgent Dubai Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nutty Twist

Discover the unique blend of flavors in these Dubai Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nutty Twist, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 113 g Cold Unsalted Butter Ensure it's cold for a fluffy texture in your cookies.
  • 70 g Light Brown Sugar Adds a rich caramel flavor that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
  • 40 g Superfine Sugar Provides a sweet balance for the cookie dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses a warm, aromatic flavor into your cookies.
  • 1 large Cold Egg Cold eggs help create a denser and chewier texture.
  • 180 g Cake Flour This flour type creates the soft, tender crumb you desire.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Gives your cookies that perfect lift and softness.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.
  • 125 g Chocolate Chips Use semi-sweet or dark for a rich chocolate experience.
For the Nutty Filling
  • 20 g Kataifi Pastry Adds an exciting crunch and uniqueness to the cookies.
  • 110 g Pistachio Paste This creamy paste brings a nutty richness that complements chocolate beautifully.
  • 10 g Tahini Enhances the filling with a touch of nuttiness and creaminess.
For the Topping
  • 100 g Chopped Chocolate Melt and drizzle for an extra layer of chocolatey goodness.
  • 2 tablespoon Toasted Pistachios Sprinkle on top for a delightful crunch and vibrant color.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer
  • pan
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a pan, melt a knob of butter and add the kataifi pastry. Toast it for about 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy, then let it cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream cold unsalted butter with light brown sugar, superfine sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Add cold egg and mix briefly.
  4. Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then add chocolate chips.
  5. In another bowl, mix cooled toasted kataifi, pistachio paste, tahini, and salt until smooth.
  6. Scoop out cookie dough, roll into balls, flatten slightly, add nutty filling in the center, and seal the dough back around it.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft, then let them rest for 20 minutes before cooling completely on a wire rack.
  8. Melt chopped chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with toasted pistachios and leftover kataifi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to ensure a chewier texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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