Persian rice cookies (nan-e berenji)
User Reviews
4.3
18 reviews
Good
Persian rice cookies (nan-e berenji)
Report
These rice cookies are easy to make and with a lovely fragrant flavor of rosewater.
Share:
Ingredients
- 4 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon rosewater (see notes)
- 1 cup rice flour
- ⅛ teaspoon cardamon powder
- ½ teaspoon pistachios crushed, or sesame seeds, optional
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Whisk together the oil and confectioners sugar until well combined and glossy. Whisk in the egg yolk and the rosewater.
- Add the rice flour, about ½ cup at a time, and the cardamon and mix well. Use your hands as needed to press together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to help the flavors to mingle.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F/175C. Take small handfuls of the dough and press together into a slightly flattened ball. Place the cookies on a baking sheet (lined is probably better but they don't really stick so not too drastic).
- Lightly score the tops of the cookies in a cross shape either with the tip of a knife or the edge of a spoon to be more rounded. Be careful not to cut in too far or the cookies will split wen you bake.
- Top with a little crushed pistachios or poppy seeds, if you like, then bake for approx 20 minutes until still not browned but they look more dry. Allow to cool before moving.
Notes
- Be aware rose waters can vary quite a lot in strength from brand to brand, so I would suggest you start with just a small amount and test the flavor before adding more in case yours is stronger.
- Also, if you find the mixture to be a little overly crumbly, you can always add a little more water and oil - I'd try up to a teaspoon of each to start and see how it goes. They should still be relatively dry, but this should help them hold together a bit better if they aren't to start with.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
18 reviews
Good
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
