Description
These Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa Cookies offer an irresistible combination of crispy kunafa dough, rich chocolate, and crunchy pistachios, all drenched in a touch of honey and rose water. A unique, Middle Eastern-inspired dessert in cookie form.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup semolina flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 cup kunafa dough (shredded phyllo dough)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon rose water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, semolina flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom powder. Mix well until the dough starts to come together.
- Break up the kunafa dough and mix it into the dough, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press a small indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios. Place a spoonful of the chocolate-pistachio mixture into the indentation of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy around the edges.
- After baking, drizzle the cookies with honey and rose water (if using) to add extra sweetness and fragrance.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Nut Substitutes: Swap pistachios for almonds or walnuts for a different flavor.
Chocolate Choices: Use milk or white chocolate chips for a creamier taste.
Spices: Experiment with cinnamon or nutmeg for a different aromatic flavor.
Rose Water Substitute: Use orange blossom water instead of rose water for a different floral note.
Larger Cookies: Shape dough into larger balls and adjust baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
