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Dubai Chocolate Cookies

If you love anything Dubai chocolate, these Dubai Chocolate Cookies are a must-try. They’re homemade, easy, and have a pleasing array of textures and flavors all in one bite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 536kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookie Dough

Pistachio Kataifi Filling

  • 1 ½ cups kataifi shredded phyllo
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup pistachio cream
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips melted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios

Chocolate Topping

Pistachio Drizzle

Instructions

For the chocolate cookie dough

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently with a spatula just until combined. The dough will be thick and soft.
  • Scoop 2½–3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Flatten into a 1 inch tall disc. Place them 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
  • While the cookies are still warm, gently press the centers down with the back of a spoon or glass to create a shallow well.
  • Let cool completely on the baking sheet.

For the pistachio kataifi filling

  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped kataifi and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Mix the toasted kataifi with the pistachio cream, melted white chocolate, and chopped pistachios until evenly combined.
  • Spoon a generous layer of the filling onto the center of each cooled cookie.

For the chocolate topping

  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
  • Spoon or spread a thin layer of chocolate over the pistachio filling, allowing it to drip toward the edges.
  • Melt the pistachio cream and white chocolate together, adding a little coconut oil as needed until pourable.
  • Drizzle over the chocolate layer using a spoon or piping bag. Top with chopped pistachios if desired.
  • Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm.

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Notes

  • Toast the kataifi long enough so it gets nice and crispy. It may soften if you store your Dubai chocolate cookies in the fridge; this is normal.
  • Avoid overbaking the chocolate cookies to prevent them from becoming dry and crumbly.
  • Soften the butter for the dough, don’t melt it. If the butter gets too warm, it will cause the cookies to spread too much in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg