Pofaki Gerdooyi Persian Walnut Cookies

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4.9

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    30 cookies

  • Calories

    29 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Persian

Pofaki Gerdooyi Persian Walnut Cookies

Pofaki gerdooyi is a classic Nowruz (Persian New Year) cookie recipe that can be ready in 30 minutes. These cookies are very easy to make and naturally glute-free!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 tbsp powdered pistachios optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks, powdered sugar, cardamom and vanilla extract on high for 7 to 10 minutes until the mixture is creamy and very light in color.
  3. Fold in the chopped walnuts using a spatula. Make sure every piece of walnut is coated with the egg mixture.
  4. Using a small spoon, drop about 1 teaspoon of the cookie mixture onto the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining batter and make sure there is a 1 1/2 inch space between each cookie. Top the cookies with powdered pistachios if using.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. The cookies will be slightly golden when baked. Let the cookies cool completely and then transfer them to a platter.

Notes

  • Store the cookies in an airtight container, preferably glass, for up to 2 days at room temperature or 7 days in the fridge. 
  • Make sure you're using powdered sugar (icing sugar) and not granulated sugar for this recipe. 
  • Use the egg whites to make shirini nargili (Persian coconut cookies). 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 29kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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