Step 1

In a stand mixer, mix together thoroughly the softened butter, sifted confectioners' sugar, rose water, and cardamom

Step 2

Mix in the flour and salt. Then add in the pistachios. At this point, you can mix by hand if you like.

Step 3

Once the nuts are thoroughly incorporated, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill. The dough can remain in the fridge for just a 1/2 hour or even overnight.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 400 degrees or 375 convection while the dough chills.

Step 5

To bake them, roll into 1" balls. Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet (I used parchment). Bake until set but not brown - about 8 - 12 minutes depending on whether you appreciate the softer lighter original version or my MILs "burnt" version. While still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again. (I used a small tea strainer as a sifter to put the second coat of sugar on.)