prepare brownie batter

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave.

2. In a separate bowl, add your chocolate chips and pour the hot melted butter over them. Let it sit for 30 seconds, then stir with a wooden spatula until smooth.

3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with both sugars until light and fluffy. Use an electric whisk if you have one — it’s quicker and gives great texture.

4. Sift in the cocoa powder and all-purpose flour to the melted chocolate mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until smooth, with no lumps.

5. Add the fluffy egg-sugar mixture and fold everything together.

6. Finish by folding in a generous amount of chocolate chips.

7. Pour the brownie batter into a square pan lined with parchment paper and smooth it out evenly. Minus 3 scoops we will use to decorate. 

Make the Dubai Chocolate Filling

1. Chop the kataifi dough into small pieces.

2. In a pan, melt butter or ghee, then add the kataifi.

3. Toast until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the pistachio spread and mix well until everything is fully combined.

5. Spoon the mixture over the brownie layer and flatten it gently with a spatula.

6. Sprinkle some chocolate disks on top.

7. Refrigerate.

Make the cookie dough

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together until smooth.

2. Add the melted butter and whisk again until combined.

3. Add baking powder, baking soda, and all-purpose flour.

4. Switch to a spatula and fold the mixture until a soft dough forms — don’t use a whisk here.

5. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

6. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough and place scoops over the kataifi filling.

7. Don’t worry if the entire top isn’t covered — we’ll use the leftover brownie batter to help smooth it out and seal the top.

8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.

9. Let it cool in the pan completely — the layers will set as it cools.

10. For best results, refrigerate for a few hours or even overnight before slicing.