Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Dubai Chocolate Stuffed Cookies encase the viral Dubai chocolate’s pistachio kataifi filling in rich chocolate dough for gooey, crunchy cookies that ooze Middle Eastern decadence.

Ready in 45 minutes with no chill, they serve 12 with shattering kataifi and molten pistachio cream.

Why This Recipe Works

Frozen Dubai filling stays intact during baking for perfect ooze. Chocolate cookie dough balances sweetness with cocoa bitterness. Cake flour creates tender chew. Pistachio cream + kataifi delivers signature crunch and creaminess. Quick bake prevents over‑spread.

Ingredients & Prep

Dubai Filling:

⅔ cup pistachio cream
⅔ cup kataifi pastry, toasted
Pinch salt

Cookie Dough:

½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp oil
½ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 egg
¾ tsp vanilla
1¾ cups cake flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

Topping:

Melted chocolate drizzle
Chopped pistachios

Step-by-Step Instructions

Toast kataifi in butter until golden; cool and mix with pistachio cream and salt. Scoop 1 tbsp portions onto tray; freeze solid.
Melt butter; stir in cocoa and oil. Mix in sugars, egg, vanilla.
Whisk dry ingredients; fold into wet until dough forms.
Scoop large dough balls; press thumbprint and stuff frozen filling. Seal completely.
Bake 350°F 10 minutes. Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate and pistachios.

Flavor Variations

Variation	Key Add/Swap	Resulting Twist
Tahini Pistachio	1 tbsp tahini in filling	Sesame depth
Sea Salt	Flaky salt finish	Salty sweet
White Chocolate	White choc dough	Creamier profile
Nutella	Hazelnut spread	Nutella Dubai

Storage Tips

Room temp airtight 3 days; freeze dough balls with filling 1 month.

FAQs

Filling leaks?
Freeze solid; seal dough tightly.

Flat cookies?
Cake flour; don’t overbake.

No kataifi?
Cornflakes or crushed wafers.

Conclusion

Dubai Chocolate Stuffed Cookies viral-hugs decadence gooey perfection.

Dubai Chocolate Stuffed Cookies Recipe

Print Recipe

Dubai Chocolate Stuffed Cookies feature rich chocolate cookie dough wrapped around a crunchy pistachio kataifi filling, inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar. These indulgent treats offer crispy edges, gooey centers, and nutty pistachio surprise in every bite.[web:1][web:2]

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 30 mins + freezing
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

**For the Pistachio Kataifi Filling:**
1 tsp unsalted butter
2 sheets filo pastry (75g), torn into small pieces
200g pistachio cream (slightly melted)
**For the Chocolate Cookie Dough:**
200g unsalted butter, softened
125g light brown sugar
100g white caster sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
250g self-raising flour
100g plain flour
50g cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
100g milk chocolate chips
**For Decoration:**
Extra pistachio cream, melted
Milk chocolate, melted (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add torn filo pastry and toast on medium heat, stirring until golden and crunchy (5-10 minutes). Remove from heat.[web:2]
2. Microwave pistachio cream for 10-20 seconds until smooth, then stir into toasted filo. Cool slightly, then scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined tray and freeze while preparing dough.[web:2]
3. Beat softened butter with brown and white sugars until combined like wet sand. Mix in eggs. Sift in self-raising flour, plain flour, cocoa, and salt; fold to form dough. Fold in chocolate chips.[web:2]
4. Preheat oven to 200°C fan (220°C conventional). Line trays with parchment. Scoop heaped tablespoons of dough, flatten, add frozen filling, and wrap into balls (makes 12). Freeze balls 60-90 minutes.[web:2]
5. Place frozen dough balls on preheated baking tray, bake 12-15 minutes until edges firm but centers soft. Cool on tray 15 minutes.[web:2]
6. Drizzle with melted pistachio cream (and optional chocolate). Enjoy warm or cooled.

Notes

Freeze dough balls before baking for thick, gooey cookies with minimal spread.[web:2]
Toast filo patiently to avoid burning for perfect crunch.[web:2]
Use a cookie cutter to shape baked cookies into perfect rounds if needed.[web:2]

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 450
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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