Golab (Persian Rose Water Pastries)

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Eggs

2 large

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, melted

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Ground cardamom

1 teaspoon

Rose water

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cardamom, and baking powder until evenly combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and rose water until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
5. With lightly floured hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops are set.
7. Allow the pastries to cool completely on a wire rack, then generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.