pistachio biscuits

Eid sweet is a must ..enjoyed the whole 3 days festival  between ma'moul , qouriaba , dates rings , baklava ..etcthis recipe makes small green cardamom infused cookies that served in Eid and any day actually

ingredient : ( for 45 small biscuits / cookies)

1/2 cup castor sugar (or confectionery sugar )

3/4 cup butter 

1 1/2 all purpose flour ,sifted ( you can use brown flour)

1/2 cup pistachio powder/ flour

1 teaspoon Vanilla liquid

1 teaspoon cardamom powder

2 drop of green food color  (unnecessary)

Pinch of salt

Pinch baking  powder

Pistachio slices for garnish

Directions:

• whisk butter with sugar approximately 7-10 minutes until the mixture get creamy
• add the vanilla and food color, pistachios, cardamom, salt and flour then fold everything together and do not over mix
• let the dough rest a bit in the refrigerator
• heat oven to 160C. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment
• shape the biscuits / cookies into small balls 
•  press the pistachio slice into the biscuit ball a little to take the circular shape
• bake for 8-10 until the edge get golden " it will be soft " , let it cool before eating

bon appetit