Indian Sunflower Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these Indian Sunflower Cookies, a fragrant fusion of tradition and wholesome goodness. Infused with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, these cookies are lightly sweetened and perfectly balanced by the nutty crunch of sunflower seeds. A hint of turmeric provides an optional golden hue, making these treats as visually stunning as they are flavorful. Buttery and tender, they bake to perfection in just 20 minutes and pair beautifully with a steaming cup of chai or coffee. Perfect for festive occasions or an everyday indulgence, these cookies promise a unique twist on classic Indian flavors while remaining delightfully easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 18

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Cinnamon powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder (optional, for color)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, and turmeric powder (if using). Set aside.

Step 3

In another large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and milk to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a crumbly dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the sunflower seeds to incorporate them evenly into the dough.

Step 7

Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten slightly to shape into a disk, about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 8

Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each one.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve the cookies with a cup of chai or coffee, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	438 grams (438.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1870

Total Fat 86.40g	111%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.70g
Cholesterol 127mg	42%
Sodium 842mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 249.30g	91%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 92.40g
Protein 34.10g	68%

Vitamin D 13IU	65%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 896mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 52.2%