Tut (Persian Marzipan)
These aromatic marzipan sweets, infused with the scent of roses, are a Persian-style delicacy that forms a part of the Sofreh Haft Seen – the customary display for Nowruz (Iranian New Year). In Farsi, "tut" refers to mulberries, and these treats are traditionally shaped like mulberries, although in our home, we occasionally get creative and shape them like bunnies! Simple to make, they also make for a fun activity for the kids. Indulge in these tut delights with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons rose water, or more as needed
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw pistachios
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, powdered sugar, and cardamom in a medium bowl. Drizzle in rose water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and gently knead until a soft dough form that doesn't stick to your hands. Taste and add more powdered sugar to reach desired sweetness. Adjust rose water if needed.
- Pinch off about 1/2 teaspoon of dough. Form into a ball and shape like a cone, to resemble a mulberry, or any shape that you like. Roll in white sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Chop pistachios into slivers, resembling stems. Place a pistachio sliver over each piece of "tut."
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 17mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mg
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