Date & Pistachio Coffee Bars
These delicious coffee bars combine the rich flavors of espresso, dates, and pistachios for a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making them an ideal snack or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 113 g melted unsalted butter about 8 tbsp
- 200 g packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cold large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 128 g all-purpose flour about 1 cup
- 70 g chopped pitted dates
- 60 g roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 45 g finely shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and espresso powder until smooth and slightly thick.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and salt until the texture becomes glossy and uniform.
- Stir in baking powder and baking soda, then gently fold in flour until just combined.
- Add dates, most of the pistachios, and most of the coconut, mixing carefully so the batter stays even without overworking.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the pan, topping with the remaining pistachios and coconut.
- Bake for about 28–33 minutes until the surface is golden, set, and lightly cracked at the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Notes
Choosing high-quality Medjool dates enhances sweetness and chewiness. For variation, you can substitute nuts or add spices like cinnamon.