Saffron infused cookies that are somewhat resemble sugar cookies in texture but much more exotic in flavor.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour 3/4 cups of powdered sugar 2 – 3 yolks depending on the size of the eggs 4 tbsp softened butter 1 tbsp vanilla sugar (or pure vanilla extract) 1 tsp of rum 1/4 tsp of saffron

Shaker-Lukum Cookies

Preheat oven to 355F. Combine rum and saffron in a small bowl and set aside.

Beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add saffron and beat again. Add flour and butter. Make soft a little sticky dough. Form small balls (about the size of a walnut) and place them on the backing tray aligned with parchment. With a fork flatten each ball to a round shaped cookie. Bake in preheated oven for about 7 – 10 minutes.