Ab-Dandani

Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 38 mins Servings: 16 cookies Country of origin: Afghanistan Description: Ab-Dandani are melt-in-your-mouth rice flour cookies flavored with cardamom, ghee, and rosewater. Presentation: Arranged on a cookie sheet, topped with a pinch of ground pistachio in center. Ingredients: 2 cups fine rice flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup melted ghee 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 tbsp rosewater 2 tbsp ground pistachios Step-by-step directions: Whisk melted ghee, powdered sugar, ground cardamom, and rosewater together in a bowl. Add fine rice flour gradually, kneading until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and press centers lightly. Place a small pinch of ground pistachios in center of each cookie. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes without letting tops brown. Remove from oven and cool completely on sheet before moving. Optional variations: Add a drop of saffron water to dough for yellow color. Cooking tips: Handle cooled cookies gently as rice flour shortbread is delicate. Nutrition facts:

• Calories: 160 kcal

• Fat: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 16g

• Protein: 1g