saffron pistachio cookies

a treat on Noruz spread

At New Year you need some yummy sweets on your Persian Sofre Haftseen. These cookies are the manifestation of true Persian pistachio and saffron tastes.

ingredients

• room temperature butter 100g
• caster sugar 100g
• plain flour 200g
• ground cardamom 1 tsp
• rosé water 1 tbsp
• 20 crushed pistachios
• 1tbs saffron steeped in hot water

preparation

• preheat the oven at 180°C
• using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy
• add the saffron, rose water, cardamom and pistachios
• add the flour gradually until a soft dough is formed
• roll out the dough between two pieces of baking sheets
• cut using your favourite cutter
• press some crushed pistachios on each cookie using a rolling pin
• place the cookies in the oven tray covered with a baking sheet
• bake for 10 minutes
• let cool and then using a spatula gently remove from the tray
• serve with your favourite tea

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