Almond Cookies

Name: Almond Cookies (Nan-e badami)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Makes 20 pieces
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 5 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons ground cardamom; 3 tablespoons rose water; ¼ cup (30 g) almond slices; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 4 cups (680 g) raw almonds, coarsely ground; 2 tablespoons rose water; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 1½ cups (200 g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2½ cups (500 g) sugar; 4 cups (480 g) blanched almonds; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 cup (130 g) confectioners’ sugar; 4 cups (500 g) sliced raw almonds or pistachios; 4 cups (500 g) sliced raw almonds or pistachios; 2 tablespoons dried rose petals, crushed

Nan-e badami

Preparation info

Makes
20 pieces

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Ingredients

Dough #1

2 egg whites
1½ cups (200 g) confectioners’ sugar

Asia
Iran
Southeast Asia
Gluten-free
Cookies
Vegetarian

Method

Place the oven rack in the center and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg whites, sugar, salt, and rose water until frothy.
Fold in the almond and car