Description
These Pistachio Kataifi Cookies combine the delicate crunch of kataifi pastry with the rich flavor of pistachios, creating an irresistible dessert that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
200g kataifi pastry
1 cup shelled pistachios
finely chopped
½ cup unsalted butter
melted
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup honey
¼ cup water
A pinch of salt
Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the kataifi pastry with melted butter until well coated.
- Place half of the kataifi mixture into a greased baking dish, pressing it down to form a base.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pistachios, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the kataifi base.
- Top with the remaining kataifi mixture, pressing down gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Once the cookies are done, pour the syrup over them while still hot, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cookies cool before serving, garnished with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
Make sure to watch the cookies closely in the oven to prevent over-browning. For added flavor, consider adding a splash of rose water to the syrup.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: Pistachio Kataifi Cookies, dessert recipe, kataifi pastry, pistachio cookies, American cuisine