Kolcha-e Nowruzi

Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 14 mins Total time: 29 mins Servings: 18 cookies Country of origin: Afghanistan Description: Kolcha-e Nowruzi are delicate butter cookies flavored with rosewater and stamped with traditional patterns. Presentation: Displayed on a dessert plate, dusted with colored sugar or fine pistachios. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 egg white 1 tsp rosewater 2 tbsp colored sugar or crushed pistachios Step-by-step directions: Cream softened butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg white and rosewater, beating until fully combined. Fold in flour gradually to form a soft cookie dough. Roll dough into small balls, place on parchment-lined baking tray, and press down with a decorative cookie stamp. Sprinkle tops with colored sugar or crushed pistachios. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 12-14 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool completely on baking sheet before serving. Optional variations: Flavor dough with vanilla extract instead of rosewater. Cooking tips: Chill dough balls for 10 minutes before stamping to help decorative design hold shape during baking. Nutrition facts:

• Calories: 135 kcal

• Fat: 8g

• Carbohydrates: 14g

• Protein: 2g