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Walnut Cookies (Nan-e gerdui) Recipe
5 ingredients
20 pieces
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
324
Calories
13g
Protein
21g
Fat
22g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons ground pistachios for decoration
Directions
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By chow ·
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