Persian sweet dishes are something that has always intrigued us and we wouldn't ever deny that. And so today we thought let's talk about the classic Persian desserts out there.

The fact that you are here means you wish to learn about Persian desserts and we will certainly help you out with that. In fact, we are quite excited to share with you some extraordinary dessert ideas and tips that we can think of, so let's have a look, shall we? Once you are equipped with the right technique, making these traditional desserts will get so much easier for you. So, let's begin!

Know more about making Classic Persian Desserts at home- Persian cookies

Have you heard of the Nan-E-Badami? The delicious and crunchy nut cookies all the way from Persia?

Today we will begin with the delicious and crunchy Persian cookies and then move on to the other recipes in the list.

Cookies are something we often try as the first thing to do when we begin our journey in baking. So we thought maybe Persian cookies are something you will find easy to comprehend even before the other recipes come to light.

This famous Persian almond cookie recipe is something that will compel you to explore more on the list. Flavored with sugar and consisting of a nutty texture, this cookie is absolutely a lip-smacking delight for the taste buds. The presence of rose water makes it even more irresistible and fancy. With the presence of almonds and cardamom, you are surely going to fall in love with this marvelous recipe. Plus, it is gluten-free so you can binge on the cookies even while you are on a diet.

Just a few handful of ingredients and your gorgeous Persian dessert will be ready in no time.

List of ingredients you are likely to need

Coming to the ingredients that you shall need as you make almond cookies! Don't forget to carry this list in your pocket as you head to the market.

Eggs- In fact, you are going to need egg whites for this recipe.

Powdered sugar- Powdered or Granulated sugar is what you need when it comes to making this dessert. They easily blend and you do not have to stir vigorously.

Rose water- This gives an aromatic essence and a fine touch of Persian origin to the cookies.

Salt- This is used for seasoning.

Cardamom- Cardamom is crushed and added to the cookies.

Almond- Add crushed or chopped almonds to the batter. You cannot make almond cookies in the absence of almonds, can you?

Some simple steps to make Persian almond cookies at home

If you are wondering how to go about the process then let us share with you our experience. There are some tips and tricks that we discovered along the way so if you wanna know, please read on!

The oven is initially preheated at 375°F and in the meanwhile, you can work on the batter for the cookies. Also, don't forget to line the baking sheet with parchment paper so that it gets easier to remove the cookies once they are baked.

Now for the next step, you need an electric beater. Whisk the egg white thoroughly along with salt, sugar and some rose water to create a frothy consistency. Then in another bowl, you need to whisk together some almond flour with cardamom.

Well, it is time to mix the dry ingredients bowl with the wet ingredients. Do it gently and slowly, dropping the dry ingredients into the bowl little by little. This way the chances of creating a lump in the mixture are greatly minimized.

As the dough comes into shape, you can take a small scooping spoon and take small portions of the dough, and lay it on the parchment paper. Press some chopped almond bits and rose petals in the middle of the cookies and then send it off for baking.

Baking needs to be done for at least fifteen to twenty minutes until the cookies have turned golden brown. This is when you will know that they are ready to come out of the oven. Store these cookies in an airtight container for as many days as you want.

Well, your delectable and crumbly almond cookies of Persian origin are ready! Now it is time for you to explore other recipes as well.

If you found these cookies nice and pleasant then we can guarantee you will find the other recipes worth your time and effort. As you try them one by one, don't forget to share your feedback with us.

In the meantime, we will go and look for other interesting recipes that we can find out for you. Wishing you a successful baking session this weekend.

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