Ingredients
Instructions
Place rice in a heavy-bottomed dry skillet over a medium heat and toast, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes or until the grains turn golden. Remove from heat and place in food processor bowl fitted with a steel blade.
Place almond slivers in the same pan; toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sesame seeds and continue stirring until both are lightly toasted. Remove from heat and combine with the rice. Process together for 15 to 20 seconds or until a homogeneous meal is formed. Set aside to cool.
Cream butter and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until combined. Gradually add flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon to creamed mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
Fold cooled rice mixture into the batter. Using a one tablespoon scoop, drop cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or just until edges begin to turn golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack; dust tops with powdered sugar. Store in a covered container.
Dessert Recipes With Rice
To add a special touch to your dessert, sometimes all you need is one special, and possibly unexpected, ingredient that adds a bit of extra texture and subtle flavor. Choosing the right rice variety in sweet desserts can be a secret weapon! Using ground Texmati® White Rice and toasted almonds offers a wonderfully unique taste that will set them apart from other recipes.
To give your recipes a luscious texture, short and medium-grain rice have more starch content than long-grain rice making them naturally more creamy. Using short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, this Toasted Pecan Ice Cream has a compact element. Medium-grain rice like Arborio Rice, can also be used in recipes like this Silk Torte or rice pudding.
Gluten Free Recipe Tip: With the increased starch content of sushi rice and arborio, you may be asking, does arborio rice have gluten? No, just like other traditional rice varieties, it does not contain gluten making it easier to prepare hearty Gluten Free desserts.
Other Rice Inspiration
For something more savory take a look at how to make orzo pasta or a Shrimp Salad recipe. For something a bit different why not try a couscous dish? Check out our tips for cooking Pearl Couscous.
