Persian Pistachio-Cardamom Thins

Recipe courtesy of Nancy Vaziri

Show: Ultimate Recipe Showdown

Episode: Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Cookies

Persian Pistachio-Cardamom Thins

Name: Persian Pistachio-Cardamom Thins
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H25M0.000S
Yield: 3 to 4 dozen cookies
Cuisine: middle-eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 6 egg whites; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup finely chopped

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 25 min

Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 55 min

Yield: 3 to 4 dozen cookies

Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 25 min

Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 55 min

Yield: 3 to 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

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1 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cardamom

6 egg whites

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup finely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 11 by 7 by 1 1/2-inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper.
Combine the sugar and cardamom in a small bowl, and mix with a spoon to combine. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff, beat in sugar mixture (1 tablespoon at a time) until egg whites are thick and glossy. Add the flour, salt and pistachios, and mix with a spatula to combine. Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in oven for 30 minutes, until firm to touch and top is golden. Cool for 10 minutes on a rack. Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees F. With an electric knife, or very sharp knife, cut thin slices (1/4-inch thick, 7 inches long) and place on a large cookie sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer, or until crisp, dry, and firm. Store in airtight container.