Easy Dubai Chocolate Cookies
These Dubai chocolate cookies are rich, oversized cookies inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. Made with cocoa, pistachio cream, and crispy kataifi, they’re an easy Valentine’s dessert for two.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 4-5 squares chocolate (about 50 g or 1.76 oz, pistachio chocolate preferred)
- ½ cup roasted kataifi
- 2 tablespoons store-bought pistachio cream
- Red heart sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
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In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and egg yolk until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape into round cookies. Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
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Spoon pistachio cream into the center of each cookie. Top with roasted kataifi, chocolate squares, chocolate shavings, and heart sprinkles if using.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
- These are oversized cookies made for sharing
- Slightly underbake for gooey centers
- Parchment paper helps keep the shape
- Perfect Valentine’s dessert for two
- Best enjoyed fresh or gently reheated