Nankhatai

Nankhaties , rich, buttery, and melt in the mouth . Christmas treats, or a comforting tea-time snack. Keep them plain or add colours and toppings to make them more festive.

Ingredients

2 cups maida

1 cup melted ghee (clarified butter)

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

½ tsp baking powder

A pinch of salt

Sprinkles / tutti frutti / silver beads (optional)

Method

Sift the maida and baking powder together into a bowl.

Add powdered sugar and salt; mix well.

Gradually add the melted ghee along with vanilla essence and mix to form a soft dough. Do not over-knead.

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray.

Gently press and decorate with sprinkles, tutti frutti, or silver beads.

Refrigerate the shaped cookies for 30 minutes.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C until the underside is lightly browned.

Cool completely before storing.

PS

You may add gel colours of your choice or keep the cookies plain.