Afghan Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies (Kolche Ab-e-Dandaan)

Afghan Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies (Kolche Ab-e-Dandaan)

45 mins
medium
24 servings

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a delightful treat. Easy to make, they're perfect for any occasion. The delicate flavor and texture make them a crowd-pleaser.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 0.50 cupsCrisco (solid shortening)(softened)
  • 2.00 cupsPowdered sugar
  • 1.00 cupsCornstarch
  • 4.00 cupsAll-purpose flour
  • 0.50 teaspoonBaking powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonGround cardamom
  • nullGround pistachios(for garnish)

Instructions

1

Soften Crisco. In a large bowl, combine softened Crisco, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until well combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Knead the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few minutes until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Shape the cookies. Roll the dough into a ball, then flatten it to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Bake. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

6

Cool. Remove cookies from oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Garnish. Once cooled, sprinkle ground pistachios over the center of each cookie.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Serve. Enjoy your delicious Afghan cookies!

Estimated time: 1 minutes