Chickpea Cookies (Nan Nokhodchi)
Nan Nokhodchi, or chickpea cookies, are a delicate Persian treat made with roasted chickpea flour, powdered sugar, and cardamom. These naturally gluten-free cookies are shaped into flowers or clovers, then baked until lightly golden, perfect for tea time or celebrations like Nowruz.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including resting time)
- Yield: 24–30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted chickpea flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter or ghee, softened
- Pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sift the chickpea flour into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
- Add powdered sugar and ground cardamom; mix until well combined.
- Cut in the softened butter or ghee and knead into a smooth, pliable dough.
- Wrap the dough and let it rest for at least 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
- Use a small clover or flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut the dough.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and garnish with a pistachio if desired.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before handling, as they are delicate when warm.
Notes
- Letting the dough rest is crucial for better texture and flavor.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale on top.
- Use ghee for a more traditional flavor.
- Store with parchment paper between layers to prevent breakage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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