How to Make The Rebbetzin Chef's Persian Walnut Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare your taste buds for a journey through the rich and flavorful world of Persian cuisine with these delectable Walnut Cookies. Brought to you by The Rebbetzin Chef, this traditional recipe will transport you to the bustling bazaars of Tehran, where the aromas of fragrant spices and buttery nuts fill the air.

Iranian cuisine is known for its use of bold spices, intricate flavor combinations, and an emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients. The Rebbetzin Chef's Persian Walnut Co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups finely ground walnuts
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ½ cup walnut pieces for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix together ground walnuts, sugar, 3 egg yolks, cardamom, baking soda, and rose water in a medium bowl until well blended. Roll teaspoon-sized pieces of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Whisk together remaining egg yolk and water using a fork. Press a walnut piece into each cookie, then brush with egg yolk glaze.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. The cookies will appear soft and undercooked but they will harden considerably when cooled.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 36mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg