Comments on: Persian rice cookies (nan-e berenji)

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:53:28 +0000

In reply to rso. Glad you enjoyed, even if a little crumbly - I'll add the suggestion on a little more oil and water into the recipe card to make it easier for people to find who may have a similar challenge.

By: rso

rso — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:30:54 +0000

oops. I just read through the comments. My problem was a common one: dough a little too dry. I saw the hint to add a teaspoon of oil and a teaspoon of water. I'll try that. Thanks.

By: rsp

rsp — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:28:25 +0000

I made these following the recipe exactly. They were delicious, but I had a problem making them: the dough barely held together. it was dry and crumbly. While it finally did bake up into cookies, and they were delicious, they too were very crumbly. Anything I can do to make them hold together better?

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:19:15 +0000

In reply to Isome. Yes I don't think olive oil would be the best here, but honestly not sure butter would be quite right either. I would definitely suggest finding another oil if possible (eg vegetable, canola, sunflower) and if butter is only option, it would probably be an equal volume swap but I really can't say if they would come out quite the same.

By: Isome

Isome — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:29:33 +0000

Any hints on how to replace the oil with butter? The only oil I have is olive oil, and given how strongly flavoured it is, seems like it'd be a bad idea for a dessert.

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 02 May 2021 09:54:28 +0000

In reply to Rachel Haus. I haven't tried so can't say for sure. I imagine they should as long as wrapped to avoid freezer burn.

By: Rachel Haus

Rachel Haus — Sun, 02 May 2021 03:44:16 +0000

Can these be frozen?

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 09:47:41 +0000

In reply to Vanessa. Sorry to hear they didn't work out, indeed rosewaters can vary greatly in strength so I will add a note to test after a small amount to see how the flavor is. And appreciate the suggestion on a little oil when assembling - it will depend a little on your flours etc but yes this can help if needed.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:49:59 +0000

Couple of adjustments should be made to this recipe. Not sure if it was just the brand of rose water that I got (Nielsen-Massey) but the rose water is very, very strong and made these inedible. I would cut the rose water to 1/2 tsp.
I also wouldn't wait too long to bake them, if at all. The flavors do come through fairly quickly (around 1 hour after making the dough)
Additionally when assembling them i would add about a teaspoon of oil and a teaspoon of water and mix up before making little balls and slightly flattening them. The texture on mine came out perfect, but i couldn't move forward with the rest because the rose was so strong.

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:30:30 +0000

In reply to Anila. It is a crumbly mixture and you don't roll the dough but instead press it together into balls - the warmth of your hands should help it to stick together. If you still struggle, you can try adding a little more oil to the dough. Good luck!

By: Anila

Anila — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:08:07 +0000

I need help. When I try to roll the dough into balls, it just falls a part, it is too crumbly. Your advice would be appreciated.

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:27:52 +0000

In reply to Neg M. Hi, it is a very dry dough, you kind of have to press it together to form the cookies. You can also try adding a little extra oil to help it be a little more moist. Hope they work out for you!

By: Neg M

Neg M — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:13:10 +0000

My dough came out very dry. Any suggestions?

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 01:38:48 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Thanks Jenny, and thanks to Mediavine for matching donations too.

By: Jenny

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By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 02:46:36 +0000

In reply to Hadia. Thanks Hadia, the flavors are great. Enjoy!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 02:46:19 +0000

In reply to Michele @ Bacon Fatte. Thanks Michele, that's so kind!

By: Michele @ Bacon Fatte

Michele @ Bacon Fatte — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:13:48 +0000

Looking forward to making these cookies, Caroline... You always have such fun recipes!

By: Hadia

Hadia — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:23:33 +0000

Love the Middle Eastern flavors here! Definitely on my to do list! Thank you for sharing!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:18:35 +0000

In reply to ally. Thanks Ally, enjoy!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:17:11 +0000

In reply to Robin Daumit. Thanks Robin, indeed!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:14:49 +0000

In reply to Claudia Lamascolo. Thanks, I agree that bit different but tasty!

By: ally

ally — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 23:59:38 +0000

I'm sooooooooo ready to make these!!! Simply divine!! Great video!

By: Robin Daumit

Robin Daumit — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:22:47 +0000

Rose water, cardamom, Yum!

By: Claudia Lamascolo

Claudia Lamascolo — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 03:03:39 +0000

what a unique delicious snack! love it!