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Persian rice cookies (nan-e berenji)

These rice cookies are easy to make and with a lovely fragrant flavor of rosewater. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 small
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Persian

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

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the oil and confectioners sugar until well combined and glossy. Whisk in the egg yolk and the rosewater.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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). 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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

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

% 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.