Here’s a recipe for Nutty Delight Cookies that uses almonds (badam), pistachios (pista), and cashews for a rich, crunchy treat.
Nutty Delight Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almonds (badam) – finely chopped or ground
- 1/2 cup pistachios (pista) – finely chopped or ground
- 1/2 cup cashews – finely chopped or ground
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional for extra depth of flavor)
- 1 egg (or 2 tablespoons milk for an eggless version)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional for added flavor)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional for a warm spice)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground cardamom, and cinnamon.
Cream the butter and sugar:
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the egg (or milk) and vanilla:
- Beat in the egg (or milk if making it eggless) and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the nuts:
- Fold in the chopped almonds, pistachios, and cashews into the butter-sugar mixture.
Mix the wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is well combined and a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Shape the cookies:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your hands or the back of a spoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Cool and serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- You can lightly toast the nuts before adding them for a more intense flavor.
- Feel free to drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip half of each cookie in chocolate for a decadent touch.
- For a healthier twist, replace some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar slightly.
These Nutty Delight Cookies are buttery, crunchy, and full of the richness of almonds, pistachios, and cashews. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
