Göktürk Dizdar
02 August 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

A holiday favorite in Iran, nan-e badami is made by mixing leftover almond flour from another dessert with egg whites and rose water, then baking it in small domes. The flourless dough gives the cookies their distinctive soft centers.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Mix the dough

15 min

Mix the leftover almond flour, granulated sugar, egg whites, and rose water until smooth.

2

Let the dough rest

10 min

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 10 minutes.

3

Shape

10 min

Shape the dough into small, round domes and arrange them spaced apart on a baking pan.

4

Garnish

5 min

Lightly press one almond slice onto the top of each cookie.

5

Bake

15 min

Bake in an oven preheated to 160°C / 320°F for 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly colored.

Reminder

Lightly wet your hands while shaping the dough; the egg whites make it sticky. Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds) and egg.

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