A golden, buttery dough enriched with ghee and custard powder creates the foundation for these classic dry fruit biscuits. By chilling the mixture before slicing, each piece holds its shape perfectly, resulting in a short, crumbly texture that melts away with every bite. The addition of finely chopped nuts provides a subtle crunch and a gentle roasted flavor that anchors the sweetness of the icing sugar.
These treats come together with minimal fuss, relying on pantry staples and a touch of vanilla to create a nostalgic bakery profile. Because the dough rests in the fridge, it is a straightforward bake that allows the butter and custard powder to meld, ensuring the final cookie remains tender rather than hard.
Nothing pairs quite as well with these biscuits as a steaming mug of karak tea. Whether you are prepping a batch for afternoon snacking or hosting guests, they offer a reliable, consistent result that fills the kitchen with the warmth of baked flour and toasted nuts.
Read Full StoryThese dry fruit biscuits offer a delightful crunch, but if you enjoy exploring different tea-time textures, you might also like preparing savory cumin-infused biscuits for a change of pace. For those who prefer a melt-in-the-mouth consistency, incorporating semolina flour variations into your cookie rotation can yield a uniquely sandy and delicate crumb that balances well with the nuttiness found in dried fruits.
Key Ingredients
- Flour: Forms the essential structure and base of these dry fruit biscuits.
- Ghee: Provides the rich, buttery fat content necessary for a crisp, crumbly biscuit texture.
- Chopped nuts: Adds a distinct nutty crunch and defines the dry fruit character of the biscuits.
- Custard powder: Contributes a subtle vanilla note and a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth texture to the dough.
- Icing sugar: Sweetens the dough while ensuring a smooth, refined texture in the finished biscuits.
- Vanilla extract: Infuses the biscuits with a classic, aromatic sweetness that complements the nuts.
- Egg: Acts as the binding agent to bring the crumbly dough ingredients together.
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