Walnut-Cardamom Cookies (Mutaki) | Saveur

Walnut-Cardamom Cookies (Mutaki) | Saveur

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These raisin-and-nut-filled cookies bear similarities to rugelach, but the dough is finer, crumblier, and shortbreadlike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups plus 1 Tbsp. sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. baking soda
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> stick (4 Tbsp.) cold unsalted butter, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sour cream
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. vodka, or substitute ice water
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cups walnut pieces
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup sugar
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup (1 oz.) golden raisins, chopped
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground cardamom
  • 2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

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