Persian Rice Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 pounds rice flour
• 1 pound oil (Crisco)
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup rose water
• 2 eggs, separated

Instructions

1. Mix the oil, confectioners' sugar, and egg yolks to make a soft batter.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Mix all of this with rose water and flour (will make a soft mixture).
3. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
4. Place in plastic bag and refrigerate for 24 hours.
5. Make small balls (peanut size), flatten and design with a thimble. Arrange in a flat pan.
6. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven; cool.
8. Arrange in a serving dish.