
Eastern Cookies
Baking and Desserts • Persian
Description
Persian soft cookies, infused with the essence of rose water and cardamom. They are made with clarified butter and a sugar syrup—slightly more labor-intensive than we're used to, but well worth the effort.
Ingredients
- Butter 5 oz
- Glutinous Rice Flour 5 oz
- Wheat Flour 0 oz
- Sugar 0 oz
- Rose water 0,1 teaspoons
- Whole egg 1 piece
- Cardamom ½ spoons
- Salt ¼ spoons
- Water 2 spoons
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Reduce the heat and cook until the butter develops a nutty aroma and brown bits settle at the bottom.
Step 2
Strain the oil through a cheesecloth and let it cool slightly.
Step 3
In a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of water and sugar. Keep over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Step 4
Allow the syrup to cool, then add the rose water and stir.
Step 5
Add the egg yolk to the syrup and mix well.
Step 6
Then, slowly drizzle in the oil while stirring the mixture.
Step 7
Add the flour, cardamom, and salt, then knead the dough. The dough should be pliable and soft. If the dough does not come together, add a little cold water. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours.
Step 8
Remove the dough and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 9
Divide it into balls the size of a walnut.
Step 10
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the balls on it, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) of space between them. Gently press down on the balls with your fingers to flatten them slightly.
Step 11
Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F for 20 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool.
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