Walnut Cookies

Name: Walnut Cookies (Nan-e gerdui)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 20 pieces
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: ¼ cup (40 g) raw whole shelled pistachios; 4 cups (340 g) raw ground walnuts or raw ground pistachios; 4 cups (340 g) raw ground walnuts or raw ground pistachios; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons rose water; ¾ cup (100 g) confectioners’ sugar; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 5 egg yolks

Nan-e gerdui

Preparation info

Makes
20 pieces

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Ingredients

5 egg yolks
¾ cup (100 g) confectioners’ sugar

Asia
Iran
Cookies
Southeast Asia
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Place the oven rack in the center and preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, confectioners’ sugar, salt, vanilla, and rose water until creamy. Fold in the