Pistachio Brownies
Fudgy, rich brownies studded with crunchy pistachios and a hint of cocoa. Ready in under half an hour, these are a quick and satisfying treat.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 9
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the 0.5 cup butter in a microwave or saucepan. Stir in the 1 cup sugar and 2 eggs until smooth.
- 3
Add the 0.5 cup cocoa powder and 0.5 cup flour; mix until just combined. Fold in 0.25 cup of the pistachios.
- 4
Pour batter into the pan, sprinkle the remaining 0.25 cup pistachios on top. Bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs, about 20-25 minutes.
- 5
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Tools you’ll need
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
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