Naan Khatai: Traditional Pakistani Cookies

Step 1

Sieve the flour by adding sugar, softened butter semolina, and mix all the ingredients well.

Step 2

In the mixture add the vanilla, pistachio, cardamom, into knead and dough, until it makes a soft crumbly dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Form the little dough balls and press them with hands, into a flattened little biscuit-shaped disc.

Step 3

Refrigerate the discs for 40-50 minutes.

Step 4

Eliminate the brush top with egg yolk, and set it in the oven, pre-heated at 350 degrees, for 12-15 minutes.

Step 5

Remove promptly (note: they will be very soft when removed from the oven but will completely harden once entirely cool), and set on wire rack to cool.

Step 6

Once cool, store the naan khatai in an airtight jar, if they last through the hour that is. Enjoy with a cup of hot tea with family!