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Easy 3 hr 5 min~162 kcal 1/10
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Edirne Kallavi Cookie
An Edirne pistachio cookie made without flour or butter, scented with honey and saffron, with a soft marzipan-like center.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 8~320 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 28 min cook 23 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 13 min- Prep22 min
- Resting/Marinating23 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 420 gr Shelled pistachios
- 3 adet Egg whites
- 120 gr Honey
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Granulated sugar
For flavoring
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Saffron
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Steep the saffron in the hot water for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Process the pistachios in a food processor until they become a fine powder.
- 3
Whisk the egg whites with the granulated sugar for 3 minutes, until lightly foamy.
3 min03:00 - 4
Add the pistachio powder, honey, and saffron water, and make a sticky thick dough.
- 5
Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto a parchment-lined tray.
- 6
Bake the cookies at 135°C for 26-28 minutes, until they form a thin crust.
28 min28:00 - 7
Cool them on the tray for 15 minutes, then lift them without damaging the soft centers.
15 min15:00
💡 Tip: Grind the pistachios very finely but do not let them release oil; overworked pistachios make the dough spread in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Offer kallavi cookies in small portions with optional plain Turkish coffee and a glass of water.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
10
g protein
34
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 43%Fat 44%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Edirne Kallavi Cookie make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Edirne Kallavi Cookie take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 28 minutes, including 23 minutes of passive resting; 73 minutes in total.Is Edirne Kallavi Cookie difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Edirne Kallavi Cookie have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 34g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Edirne Kallavi Cookie contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Edirne Kallavi Cookie need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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