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Dubai Chewy Cookie

Dubai Chewy Cookie: Irresistibly Soft with a Nutty Twist

This Dubai Chewy Cookie recipe combines rich chocolate and nutty pistachio cream for an irresistibly soft treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1/4 cup unsalted Butter divided
  • 4 cups Marshmallows about 200g
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tbsp Milk Powder
Filling
  • 1 1/4 cups Kadayif chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream
  • 1 tbsp Tahini can substitute with sunflower seed butter
  • pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick pan over low heat. Stir in the chopped kadayif and toast gently for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  2. Combine cooled toasted kadayif with pistachio cream, tahini, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Scoop out and place dollops onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm.
  3. In the same pan, add remaining butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring until melted. Sprinkle in cocoa and milk powder, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour cooled marshmallow mixture onto it. Form small cookie shapes, enclosing the frozen filling.
  5. Dust each formed cookie with cocoa powder. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes. Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.

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