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Ramadan Recipes: Persian Rice Cookies

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 11 October 2023 Last update: Wednesday، 20 March 2024
Ramadan Recipes: Persian Rice Cookies

Persian rice cookies are commonly served during Nowruz, Persian New Year, and other special occasions. They are delicate, crumbly, and gently sweet. They're a true Middle Eastern treat.

  • Ingredients

    • 10 Minutes
    • 5 Serving
    • 260 Calories

Persian Rice Cookies

4 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil, or butter
½ cup confectioners sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon rosewater
1 cup rice flour
⅛ teaspoon cardamon powder
½ teaspoon pistachios crushed, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds (optional)
  • Method & Directions

    • 20 Minutes
  1. Mix the ingredients
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Whisk together the oil and sugar until well combined and glossy, then whisk in the egg yolk and the rosewater. Add the rice flour, about ½ cup at a time, and the cardamon and mix well.
  2. Let the dough rest
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to help the flavors mingle.
  3. Shape the cookies
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Shape the dough into slightly flattened balls, and place the cookies on a baking sheet, top with crushed pistachios, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds.
  4. Bake
    تم نسخ الرابط
    When ready to bake, place the cookies in a preheated oven to 350F for about 20 minutes until still not browned but they look drier. Allow to cool before moving.
  • Nutrition Facts

Calories 260
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