Mardini Walnut Cookies

Walnut cookies are one of the delicious and elegant Iranian sweets, often served at special occasions. Since walnuts are the main ingredient, this cookie is considered a premium dessert. Follow along for a step-by-step guide to making Mardini Walnut Cookies.

Ingredients:

• Walnuts – 125g
• Mardin special baking sugar – 150g
• Egg whites – 2
• Vanilla – A pinch

How to Make Mardini Walnut Cookies:

1. Lightly toast the walnuts to enhance their golden color, aroma, and taste.
2. In a small saucepan, mix syrup, water, and sugar. Place over low heat and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Add soaked saffron to the syrup mixture and stir well.
4. Add the toasted walnuts to the syrup mixture and combine thoroughly.
5. Keep the saucepan over low to medium heat, stirring continuously until the syrup is fully absorbed and thickened. This process takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
6. Once the mixture reaches the desired thickness, add cardamom and mix well to create a rich flavor.
7. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly in the saucepan for a few minutes.
8. Using a spoon or a suitable mold, shape the mixture into your preferred cookie forms.
9. Place the Mardini Walnut Cookies on a clean, flat surface and allow them to cool and harden completely.
10. Your Mardini Walnut Cookies are now ready to enjoy! Store them in an airtight container for lasting freshness.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Mardini Walnut Cookies! 😊

Special Raisin Cookies

Special raisin cookies are very popular. In this article, we will teach you how to prepare special raisin cookies.

Ingredients:

• Flour ……… 1 cup
• Butter ……….. ½ cup
• Milk ………… 2 tablespoons
• Oats ……….. 1 ½ cups
• Egg ……… 1
• Cinnamon ………… ¼ teaspoon
• Mardin special baking sugar ……….. ½ cup
• Vanilla ……….. ½ teaspoon
• Raisins …………. ½ cup

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Mix the flour and cinnamon together.
3. Soften the butter using a spoon, then add Mardin special baking sugar and beat with a mixer until fluffy and smooth.
4. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla, then mix well with the mixer.
5. Gradually add the flour and cinnamon mixture and mix.
6. Finally, add the oats and raisins.
7. If you prefer small cookies, scoop the dough using a teaspoon. For larger cookies, use a tablespoon and place the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top.
9. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

💡 Tip: This dough yields 24 to 36 cookies.

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