Description
St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Brownies are a festive twist on classic brownies, combining rich chocolate with the nutty crunch of salted pistachios. These fudgy delights not only look stunning with their vibrant green accents but also deliver an irresistible flavor that will have guests coming back for more. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in, this easy recipe brings holiday cheer to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup shelled salted pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in both sugars until glossy.
- Remove from heat and whisk in eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently mix in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg