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Persian Walnut Cookies

Posted on 2011-03-12
Persian Walnut Cookies
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Persian Walnut Cookies, also known as Shirini Gerdooee in Persian, are traditional Iranian cookies made from ground walnuts, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Persian walnut cookies are a popular treat during celebrations such as Norooz (Iranian new year).

Looking for more Nooroz recipe? Sohan Asali is another popular Persian sweet for Norooz, made with sesame seeds, honey, sugar and saffron.

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Persian Walnut Cookies

Yield: Makes about 90 bite-size walnut cookies

Ingredients:
  • 300 g ground walnuts
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla until mixture has thickened and turned a pale yellow, about 8-9 minutes.

Persian Walnut Cookies

Add the ground walnuts and mix well.

Cover 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or greased aluminum foil.

Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the walnut mixture on the sheet; make sure to leave enough space between them.

Persian Walnut Cookies

Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 14-16 minutes or until golden, keep an eye on them (they look soft but it is ok, they start to harden when they cool).

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Then transfer the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. Store them covered.

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Comments

Posted by seyed on 2013-07-29
cookie
Posted by afi on 2012-08-19
one of the best for Iranian new year.
Posted by Mia on 2011-08-19
I just made them! Yuuuuuumy. they taste sooo good, Thank you.
Posted by Maryam on 2011-03-12
My favorite cookie. I can eat the whole plate in 10 minutes!
Posted by Bijan on 2011-03-12
I love it so much.
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