Swedish Saffron & Pistachio Cookies
Commonly known as 'Saffron Biscotti,' these easy-to-prepare cookies are a staple of Swedish Christmas tables. A perfect balance of crunch and sweet, enjoy a piece (or two) of these Saffron & Pistachio Cookies for your next coffee break or after-meal dessert! (VIDEO ABOVE)
Servings: 50
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
- 100 grams butter (1/3 cup + 3 tbsp when melted), warm
- 1/8 tsp saffron powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 cups flour, heaping (might need a bit more when dough is wet)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup pistachio, chopped roughly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Combine melted butter and saffron. Mix and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs. Mix.
- Add saffron and butter mixture. Mix.
- Add flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Add chopped pistachios. Mix until a dough starts to form. It's ok to use your hands at this point.
- Form a ball of dough and cut in into four equal portions.
- Form a log for each portion (about 27-29 cm long).
- Place the logs on a tray, lined with a baking sheet.
- Place the tray in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes.
- Take the tray out of the oven and adjust the oven into 120°C (250°F).
- Let the logs cool for 15 minutes.
- Once properly cooled, cut logs into equal portions (about 1 & 1/2 cm width each).
- Place the cookies back on the tray lined with baking sheet. Place the tray back in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Take the tray out of the oven and turn the cookies to the other side. Place the tray back in the oven for 30 more minutes.
- Take the cookies out of the oven and let cool.
- Serve.
Video
Notes
- Add a bit more flour if the dough is too wet. It shouldn't be too wet (or too sticky) that you cannot form it into a ball.
- Raw or roasted pistachios can be used for this recipe. Go for whatever you prefer.
- Place your baking tray in the middle of the oven. Do not be concern about burning the cookies. It will never happen because of the low-temperature setting of the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal