Saffron Cookies

These Saffron Cookies are small, soft, delicate, and slightly sweet. They are tender butter cookies deliciously flavored with a hint of Saffron and Cardamom and a Pistachio crunch. The Saffron flavor is perfect and not overpowering in this delightful snack or dessert. They are excellent served with tea or coffee and go well with seasonal fruit. It's an easy recipe to make for a unique and unforgettable treat that is sure to please all!

Ingredients:

2 Tblspns Milk (slightly warmed)

1/4 tsp Saffron threads

2 cups All Purpose Flour

1 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder

1/2 cup (one stick) Butter (softened)

3/4 cup Granulated (white) Sugar

1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 large Egg (slightly beaten)

1/2 cup Pistachio Kernels (slightly chopped)- Can also use roasted Almonds or Cashews.

Directions: Add the Saffron to the warmed milk and let it soak for about 20 minutes. This mixture will be golden/orange in color. Set aside. Sift together the Flour, baking soda, salt and Cardamom. In a separate bowl, beat the Butter until it is soft and light in color. Slowly add in the sugars and beat this mixture until it increases in volume. Using a separate small bowl, mix the Saffron mixture, Egg and Vanilla. Add this mixture to the Butter mixture. Fold in the Flour mixture and blend until fully incorporated. Stir in the Pistachios. Chill this completed mixture for about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll the chilled dough into small balls (about the size of a quarter). Place the balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes. Cool on a rack or a paper towel. Note: These cookies do not spread very much and the baked cookie will be golden.

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