Golab Jamun Inspired Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups All‑purpose flour (sifted)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 tablespoons Milk powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom (freshly ground for best aroma)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup Jaggery (gur) (grated or finely chopped)
• 1 cup White granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Ghee (softened; optional for richer flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar (icing sugar) (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon Rose water (use sparingly; strong flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Milk (for glaze consistency)
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients

   In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, milk powder, and ground cardamom until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cream butter and sugars

   In the large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, jaggery, white sugar, and ghee on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and the sugar crystals have dissolved.

   Time: PT7M

3. Add vanilla and eggs

   Add the vanilla extract and the two eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT3M

4. Incorporate dry ingredients

   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until the flour disappears. Do not over‑mix.

   Time: PT3M

5. Chill the dough

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 4°C

6. Preheat oven

   While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Portion and bake cookies

   Scoop the chilled dough onto the parchment‑lined baking sheet (about 1‑inch balls, spaced 2 inches apart). Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Prepare rose‑water glaze

   In a small saucepan (or microwave‑safe bowl), whisk together the powdered sugar, pinch of salt, rose water, and milk until smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT5M

9. Glaze and garnish

   Allow the cookies to cool on the rack for 5 minutes, then drizzle the rose‑water glaze over each cookie and immediately sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

8g

Fiber

0.5g