Delicate Afghan Butter Cookies/Kulche Birinjee (Gluten Free)

Name: Delicate Afghan Butter Cookies/Kulche Birinjee (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 24 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature (1 1/2 sticks); 3/4 cup white sugar; 2 egg whites; 2 cups rice flour (finely ground, ie not course); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom (please use freshly ground, it makes it so much tastier); 1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios; 1/4 cup shelled whole unsalted pistachios

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:14min

This is a beautiful naturally gluten free cookie that looks pretty and tastes very nice masha Allah. I make these as gifts as well as for family. Make sure not to over mix when making the whole batch. I always make a half batch at a time and bake as soon as possible. Over mixing or handling the batter will make the cookies tougher. Found on http://www.afghancooking.net.

Updated at: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:52:06 GMT