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Shirini de Mashhad, Persian biscuits filled with jam

Shirini de Mashhad, Persian biscuits filled with jam

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Persian biscuits from Mashhad, made with a sandy dough, filled with firm jam and grilled dried fruits (such as dates, figs, and apricots), coconut, and se…

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Recipe from Roozitaa, MGA73, Doostdar (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The shirini mashhadi, also known as German biscuit, is a Persian shortbread cookie filled with jam and toasted dried fruits. The dough should not be over-worked, as this will release its fat.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time40 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$18.22 $0.61 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

30 people
  • $0.38
  • $2.77
  • $0.06
  • $3.29
  • $0.35
  • $0.79
  • $3.63
  • $0.28
  • $0.46
  • $1.10
  • $0.66
  • $3.63
  • $0.63

Syrup

  • $0.11
  • $0.08

Prices from US supermarkets for 13 of 15 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Prepare the syrup by mixing the sugar, water, citric acid, and, if desired, honey. ≈ 3 min
  2. Mix the dough ingredients together, but do not knead too much, as the fat will come out. If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until it no longer sticks to your hands. ≈ 10 min
  3. Spread the biscuits with jam, at room temperature for easy spreading, then decorate with shredded coconut, toasted dried fruits, sesame seeds, and honey.

The bill

Shirini de Mashhad, Persian biscuits filled with jam

  • 100 g of powdered sugar$0.38
  • 300 g of solid fat or butter$2.77
  • 60 ml of milk$0.06
  • 1 vanilla pod$3.29
  • 1 whole egg or 2 yolks$0.35
  • 600 g of flour$0.79
  • A sufficient quantity of homemade or frozen jam$3.63
  • 2 tablespoons of blanched and chopped almonds$0.28
  • 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped, toasted pistachios$0.46
  • 3 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds$1.10
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped and toasted walnuts$0.66
  • Strawberry, apple, or apricot jam at room temperature$3.63
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey$0.63
  • 100 grams of sugar$0.11
  • 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)$0.08

Total$18.22

that's $0.61 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • 300 g of solid fat or butter
  • 60 g of syrup
  • 60 ml of milk
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 1 whole egg or 2 yolks
  • 600 g of flour
  • A sufficient quantity of homemade or frozen jam
  • coconut powder
  • 2 tablespoons of blanched and chopped almonds
  • 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped, toasted pistachios
  • 3 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped and toasted walnuts
  • Strawberry, apple, or apricot jam at room temperature
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey
  • 100 grams of sugar
  • 60 to 75 ml of water (4 to 5 tablespoons)
  • 1 grain of citric acid
  • 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)

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