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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 29 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts using a spatula. Make sure every piece of walnut is coated with the egg mixture.
- 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.
- Bake for 15 minutes. The cookies will be slightly golden when baked. Let the cookies cool completely and then transfer them to a platter.
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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
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
% 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.