Saffron Pistachios Cookies. The inspiration for this recipe was the saffron-pistachio Indian ice cream I've enjoyed over the years. The saffron flavor in these buttery cookies is forward but not overwhelming. Tips: Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling the top with the back of a knife. Also known as 'Saffron Biscotti,' these Swedish Saffron & Pistachio Cookies are a staple of Swedish Christmas. Great with coffee or mulled wine — have them for your next snack or dessert !

Saffron treats , you see them everywhere in Sweden during Christmas. Warm the milk in a saucepan with the saffron. Once steaming, take off the heat and whisk in the melted butter, then put in the fridge to chill completely. You can cook Saffron Pistachios Cookies using 8 ingredients and 15 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Saffron Pistachios Cookies

It's 1 1/2 cup of All purpose flour.
You need 100 gm of powdered sugar.
It's 100 gm of melted butter or ghee.
Prepare 1/4 tsp of Saffron.
It's 1 tbsp of crushed Pistachios.
Prepare 6 of green Cardamom(powdered).
It's 3/4 tsp of baking powder.
It's 4 tsp of warmed Milk for dissolve saffron.

Cut it with a cookie cutter and move it to the lined cookie sheet. The saffron will turn the milk a lovely sunny yellow. Sift or whisk flour, baking soda and salt together; set aside. Slowly add sugars and beat well until mixture slightly increases in volume.

Saffron Pistachios Cookies instructions

First mix sugar powder and butter..
Whisk it till become frothy..
Take All purpose flour in a big bowl..
Add baking powder and Cardamom powder and mix well..
Add sugar and butter mixture in it..
Dissolve saffron in warmed milk and add it in flour mixture..
Knead a dough like we make puri dough with help of little milk..
Dust flour on board..
Put Cookie dough on dusted board and flatten with hand..
Roll a 1/2 cm thick sheet with help of rolling pin..
Sprinkle crushed pistachios over it and little press with hand..
Cut in your desired shape with cookie cutter..
Place cookies on greased baking tray/cookie tray..
Set oven on 180℃ and bake for 12 to 15 minutes..
Yummy cookies are ready..

In a small bowl mix together saffron mixture, egg and vanilla. Eggless Saffron Cookies Laced With Pistachios Recipe. Try replacing the plain flour with whole wheat flour if you are making it for toddlers or if you would like to do so! The only difference would be that the saffron flavour would not be as distinct! The blend of saffron and pista makes it more flavorful with crunchy toppings.