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Persian Tea Cookies

Persian Tea Cookies
A great deal of what goes on in my kitchen happens by a) mistake b) neglect or c) just dumb luck. Ergo, I am far from the greatest cook, although I could be considered the 1) most experimental 2) luckiest or 3) most necessary to avoid cook. Depending on the recipe.

Persian Tea cookies have never been a staple in our Christmas traditions. However, since moving to Japan, I've been trying to come up with a tasty treat that involves liberal amounts of rice flour. (The connection is shaky, I know. Whatever does rice have to do with Japan?) But I whipped up this recipe (see "c" above) and concocted a batch the other day and boy howdy, new holiday tradition it is. (see "2" above) And wheatless, too! I love ya, gluten-freers!
 
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Step 1Persian Tea Cookies: The ingredients

Persian Tea Cookies: The ingredients
First, the ingredients. You'll need:

2 1/2 cups rice flour (I imagine it's pretty easy to find in any grocery store larger than a 7-11, but please feel free to correct me in the comments)
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, separated into whites and yolks (I don't usually encourage egg segregation but it's necessary here)
1 cup of unsalted butter (don't skimp and try butter-like spread. Just...don't.)
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
cinnamon to taste (I personally don't like it, but I've been told it's divine if you do)

(Notice the picture includes yogurt. Don't be fooled! That was my breakfast.)
(Also, fluffy baby head in the corner is not included.)
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8 comments
Jan 5, 2012. 8:03 AMcriddlc says:
Oh, these look so good. I'll make for a family celebration this Saturday (Mom's been with us now a year, so we are celebrating!) Happy baking!
Dec 29, 2011. 12:32 PMtaransa says:
Though the recipe sounds lovely and simple, I have to say your writing more than anything makes me want to try it!

Stay frosted, indeed :)
Dec 6, 2011. 6:17 PMsunshiine says:
These are really cute! Thanks for sharing.
Sunshiine
Dec 5, 2011. 5:51 AMjessyratfink says:
These look very good! When I make them I'm going to call it Persian Tea Cookies 2: Red Herring. :D

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