Indian Rose Water & Cardamom Cookies: Easy Homemade Bliss
Delight in the fragrant essence of Indian rose water and fresh cardamom with these easy homemade cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add rose water and ground cardamom to the mixture, stirring to combine.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, slightly flattening them with your hand.
- Garnish each cookie with a pinch of chopped pistachios on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some rose petals on top before baking.
- These cookies can be served as a delightful treat with tea or coffee.