Description
Delight in Persian Love Cookies, buttery shortbread infused with rose water and cardamom, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Bring to room temperature for easy creaming.)
- 0.5 cup Confectioner’s Sugar (Adds sweetness and contributes to the texture.)
- 1 Lemon Zest (From 1 lemon; brightens the flavor.)
- 0.25–0.5 teaspoon Rose Water (Use sparingly to avoid overpowering.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (Enhances the overall taste.)
- 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour (Provides essential structure.)
- 0.25 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt (Balances sweetness.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cardamom (Adds the distinctive Persian flavor.)
- 0.5 cup Chopped Pistachios (Adds crunch and nutty flavor.)
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips/Wafers (For dipping.)
- Chopped Pistachios and Dried Rose Petals (For sprinkling, enhances visual appeal.)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with lemon zest and confectioners sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and rose water, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, salt, cardamom, and chopped pistachios into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to keep cookies tender.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in cling film, and chill for about 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 15-20 minutes or until edges are light golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack. Dip in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with pistachios and rose petals while chocolate is wet. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Persian Love Cookies, shortbread, dessert, baking, Persian cuisine