Description
These Pistachio Brownies combine fudgy chocolate richness with crunchy pistachios for a decadent, nutty treat — perfect for dessert, snack time, or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (plus extra for topping)
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Optional: ½ cup dark chocolate chips (for extra chocolatey pockets)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 175 °C (≈ 350 °F).
Line an 8×8-inch (or similar) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and combined. -
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender. -
Add Pistachios (and Chocolate Chips, if using)
Fold in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips (if using), distributing them evenly. -
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for about 25–30 minutes — a toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs (not completely clean) for a fudgy texture. -
Cool & Slice
Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares. For cleaner cuts, you can chill briefly in the fridge.
Notes
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Don’t overmix once you add the dry ingredients — overmixing can make brownies dense instead of fudgy.
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Folding in pistachios (and chocolate chips) gently helps keep texture even.
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For best texture: under-bake slightly (centers should be moist) rather than over-bake.
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Let brownies cool before cutting so they set properly.