Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a small bowl, crush the saffron threads into a fine powder. Mix the crushed saffron with a tablespoon of hot water and let it steep for a few minutes. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and the saffron-water mixture until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon for rolling the dough. Shape the cookie dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Using the back of a glass, gently flatten each dough ball. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
