Ingredients
– 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
Follow these simple steps to create your own Pistachio Kataifi Cookies:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Kataifi: If the kataifi pastry is frozen, thaw it at room temperature. Once thawed, gently separate the strands.
3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
4. Combine with Kataifi: Add the separated kataifi strands to the pistachio mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5. Form Cookies: Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into cookie rounds or nests on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and crispy.
7. Prepare Syrup: While the cookies are baking, combine honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves and the mixture simmers for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
8. Drizzle Syrup: Once the cookies are out of the oven, drizzle the honey syrup over them while they are still warm.
9. Garnish: If desired, sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top for added crunch and visual appeal.
10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible cookies. Each bite will transport you to a world of flavor and texture that is simply unmatched.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g