Desserts for Nowruz, the Iranian New Year that is also celebrated in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and beyond, are symbolic of a sweet year to come. In the days leading up to the first day of spring, which marks the New Year, home kitchens become a festive hub, busy with the preparation of baked goods to share with friends and family. Shirini gerdui, also known as pofaki gerdui, are one of many traditional Nowruz cookies. Here, they also are scented with vanilla. Made with only a handful of ingredients, they are light and delicately sweetened, crisp around the edges, chewy and slightly hollow on the inside with welcome bites of walnut. Serve with a cup of tea to welcome a sweet new year.
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Naz Deravian | 2025-03-13
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