Swedish Saffron & Pistachio Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Combine melted butter and saffron.  Mix and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs.  Mix.

Step 4

Add saffron and butter mixture. Mix.

Step 5

Add flour and baking powder.  Mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Add chopped pistachios.  Mix until a dough starts to form.  It's ok to use your hands at this point.

Step 7

Form a ball of dough and cut in into four equal portions.

Step 8

Form a log for each portion (about 27-29 cm long).

Step 9

Place the logs on a tray, lined with a baking sheet.

Step 10

Place the tray in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 11

Take the tray out of the oven and adjust the oven into 120°C (250°F).

Step 12

Let the logs cool for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Once properly cooled, cut logs into equal portions (about 1 & 1/2 cm width each).

Step 14

Place the cookies back on the tray lined with baking sheet.  Place the tray back in the oven for 30 minutes.

Step 15

Take the tray out of the oven and turn the cookies to the other side.  Place the tray back in the oven for 30 more minutes.

Step 16

Take the cookies out of the oven and let cool.

Step 17

Serve.