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Saffron Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Photo: Molly Mears

Saffron Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Recipe

8 ingredients 24 cookies openrecipes

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...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

843
Calories
25g
Protein
31g
Fat
116g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pistachio 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) 159
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Saffron not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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