ขนมกลีบลำดวน

ขนมกลีบลำดวน (Khanom Kleeb Lamduan) — Simple Thai Petal Cookies for Home Cooks

Introduction to ขนมกลีบลำดวน

ขนมกลีบลำดวน, known in English as Khanom Kleeb Lamduan or Thai petal cookies, are delicate, buttery cookies shaped like the lamduan flower. They are a classic Thai snack, lightly sweet and crumbly—perfect with tea or coffee. This beginner-friendly recipe shows you how to make about 30 cookies with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Prep time: 20 minutes. Chill time: 30 minutes. Bake time: 15–20 minutes. Yield: approximately 30 cookies.

Ingredients for ขนมกลีบลำดวน

• 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 40 g (1/3 cup) cornstarch
• 80 g (2/3 cup) powdered sugar
• 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter or lard, cold and cubed (see tips)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp sesame seeds or finely chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
• Extra flour for dusting and a little oil for the cookie mold or baking sheet

Instructions for ขนมกลีบลำดวน

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a traditional lamduan mold if you have one.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Add the powdered sugar and salt; whisk to combine evenly.
3. Rub the cold butter or lard into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs. Alternatively, cut the butter in with a pastry cutter or pulse in a food processor. Work quickly to keep the mixture cold.
4. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks with the vanilla. Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour-butter mixture and gently bring the dough together. Mix until it forms a soft, slightly crumbly dough. If it seems too dry, add 1 tsp milk at a time—just enough to hold the dough together.
5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes. Chilling makes shaping easier and helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
6. Divide the chilled dough into small balls (about 12–15 g each) to make evenly sized cookies. If you have a lamduan cookie mold, lightly oil it and press each ball into the mold to form the petal shape. If you don’t have a mold, flatten each ball slightly on the baking sheet and use the back of a small spoon or your thumb to create 6–8 petal marks around the center.
7. Garnish each cookie with a few sesame seeds or chopped nuts pressed into the center, if desired.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are just turning a light golden color. These cookies are pale by design—avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
9. Remove from the oven and let the ขนมกลีบลำดวน cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Cooking Tips for ขนมกลีบลำดวน

Use cold butter or lard: Cold fat helps produce the characteristic crumbly texture. If you prefer a richer flavor, use half butter and half lard or all butter for a milder profile.

Keep the dough cool: If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough longer or chill shaped cookies briefly before baking to help them maintain their petal shape.

Shape without a mold: No lamduan mold? Use a small spoon, the back of a fork, or a thumb to create petal impressions. Aim for uniform sizes so cookies bake evenly.

Powdered sugar vs. granulated: Powdered sugar blends smoothly into the dough for a finer texture. If using granulated sugar, pulse it in a food processor first to reduce graininess.

Don’t overbake: These cookies should be pale and tender. Remove from the oven when they show just a hint of color on the edges.

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

These values are estimates for one cookie based on a yield of 30 cookies from this recipe:

Calories: ~75–90 kcal per cookie

Carbohydrates: ~10 g | Fat: ~6–8 g | Protein: ~1 g

Note: Nutritional values vary depending on exact ingredients and portion sizes. For more precise numbers, use the labels of the products you choose and calculate based on weight.

Conclusion: Make ขนมกลีบลำดวน at Home

ขนมกลีบลำดวน are an elegant, simple Thai cookie that beginners can make with pantry-friendly ingredients. With a little practice shaping the petals and attention to keeping the dough cool, you’ll have delicate, buttery cookies ready for guests or a cozy afternoon treat. Try the recipe as written, then experiment with flavors like pandan, sesame, or a touch of citrus zest to personalize your ขนมกลีบลำดวน.