{"id":5323,"date":"2025-12-11T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/?p=5323"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:07:18","slug":"shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you love the satisfying crack of crispy wafers, the warm aroma of cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla, and soft chocolate that melts on your tongue, topped with pistachios and coconut, then <strong>Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafer Slices with Cocoa<\/strong> is just for you. The best part? You don\u2019t even need to heat up your oven \u2013 just a simple pan will do.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I even have a <strong>gluten-free version<\/strong> for you, just as aromatic and irresistible as the original. It\u2019s like a little short trip to the Orient \u2013 right in your kitchen. And honestly, who could resist crispy wafers with a delicate, melting filling?<\/p>\n<p>This recipe opens door number 11 of Zoras <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kochtopf.me\/kulinarischer-adventskalender-2025\">Culinary Advent Calendar<\/a><\/strong>. And the best part: there are plenty of fantastic prizes waiting to make your Advent even sweeter!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSIUG9aCnAO\/\">Watch my prep video on Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5333\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-1-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-1.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5323 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-16\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-11-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-11-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-11-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-11-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-11.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-7-e1765375009829-682x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-7-e1765375009829-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-7-e1765375009829-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-7-e1765375009829-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-7-e1765375009829.jpeg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>SHIRINI MIKADO &#8211; HALVA WAFERS WITH COCOA<\/h2>\n<p>My Persian Mikado is made with fine, <strong>gluten-free wafer sheets<\/strong> layered with a sweet <strong>halva cream<\/strong>. The filling is made from toasted chickpea and gluten-free wheat flour, ghee, cocoa, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla \u2013 a combination we call <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/halva-safarani-%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%88%d8%a7-%d8%b2%d8%b9%d9%81%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%86%db%8c\/\">Halva<\/a><\/strong>. They\u2019re also egg- and dairy-free. Each layer is delicate, crisp, and melts on your tongue with every bite.<\/p>\n<p>Shirini Mikado, also called Mishka, comes from Persia (modern-day Iran), where it is traditionally made with very thin wheat wafers. In Iran, the sheets are extremely delicate, almost filigree \u2013 sadly, you rarely find them in Germany. Most <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XJueuD\">store-bought wafers*<\/a><\/strong> are coarser, but don\u2019t let that stop you. Use what\u2019s available, and you\u2019ll still create something crispy, aromatic, and irresistible. Of course, you can also make the recipe with regular, gluten-containing ingredients if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-17.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5335\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-17-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-17-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-17-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-17-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-17.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-5323 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-15\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-12-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-12-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-12-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-12-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-12.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-17\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-10-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-10-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-10-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-10-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-10.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>GLUTENFREE- WAFER SHEETS<\/h2>\n<p>A quick tip: gluten-free wafer sheets are more delicate than regular ones and can crumble slightly when cutting or layering. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 the result will still be wonderfully crisp. Just work gently and press the layers lightly, and your Mikado will turn out just as beautiful and flavorful as the traditional version.<\/p>\n<p>I ordered my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bezgluten.de\/produkte\/1888-pku-glutenfreie-waffeln-5-stk-5906720571101.html\">gluten-free sheets<\/a><\/strong> from a Polish online shop (no paid promotion). They are the closest you\u2019ll get to the Persian wafers, much finer than the Oblatne available in Turkish or Russian stores.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5331\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-3-722x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-3-722x1024.jpeg 722w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-3-211x300.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-3-768x1090.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-3.jpeg 902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-5323 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-4-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-4-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-4-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-4-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-4.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-18\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-9-e1765375185297-684x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-9-e1765375185297-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-9-e1765375185297-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-9-e1765375185297-768x1150.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-9-e1765375185297.jpeg 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>KA\u011eIT HELVA, UN HELVASI &amp; TAHINI HALVA<\/h2>\n<p>Even in Turkey, there are sweets similar to Shirini Mikado. The famous <strong>Un Helvas\u0131<\/strong>, a warm flour halva made from roasted flour, butter, sugar, and milk \u2013 a dessert that brings back childhood memories in many Turkish families. Then there&#8217;s Waffle Halva (<strong>Ka\u011fit Helva<\/strong>) is made from ultra-thin, crispy wafers and often enjoyed with ice cream or sweet fillings.<\/p>\n<p>Another classic is <strong>Tahini Halva,<\/strong> made from sesame paste, sugar, syrup, and sometimes nuts. It\u2019s firm, cut into slices, and usually served chilled. All these treats show that from Persia to Turkey, people share a love for layered sweets, halva, and delicate crunch \u2013 exactly what makes Shirini Mikado so special.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-5.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5329\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-5-783x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-5-783x1024.jpeg 783w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-5-229x300.jpeg 229w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-5-768x1004.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-5.jpeg 979w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-5323 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-2-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-2-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-2-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-2-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-2.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-13\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-14-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-14-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-14-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-14-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-14.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>WAFER TREATS AROUND THE WORLD<\/h2>\n<p>If you love wafers, you probably know <strong>Neapolitan wafers<\/strong>, called <strong>Gaufrettes<\/strong> in some countries. From Italy\/Bozen with classic Loacker Napolitaners, Austria with Manner, to Switzerland with K\u00e4gi \u2013 these crispy layer wonders appear all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Other examples include Armenia with <strong>Mikado-Cake<\/strong>, the Balkan with <strong>Mikado-Oblatne<\/strong>, and Russia with <strong>Mishka <\/strong>or<strong> Oblatne\/Oblande<\/strong>. In South America, in countries like Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, and Mexico, they are called Obleas. Even in Egypt, you can find fine <strong>Feska wafers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Wafers\u00a0are a widely enjoyed food across the globe. Each region has its traditions, fillings, spices, and toppings \u2013 from hazelnut or lemon cream to Dulce de Leche, pistachios, coconut, and chocolate. The creative variety is huge, and modern versions impress with beautiful patterns, colorful toppings, and unusual flavors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kulinarischer-Adventskalender-2025-Tuerchen-11.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5325\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kulinarischer-Adventskalender-2025-Tuerchen-11-1024x403.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kulinarischer-Adventskalender-2025-Tuerchen-11-1024x403.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kulinarischer-Adventskalender-2025-Tuerchen-11-300x118.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kulinarischer-Adventskalender-2025-Tuerchen-11-768x302.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kulinarischer-Adventskalender-2025-Tuerchen-11.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-6.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5328\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-6-703x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-6-703x1024.jpeg 703w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-6-206x300.jpeg 206w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-6-768x1118.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-6.jpeg 879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>THE CULINARY ADVENT CALENDER<\/h2>\n<p>With my recipe, I\u2019m opening door number 11 in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kochtopf.me\/kulinarischer-adventskalender-2025\">Culinary Advent Calendar<\/a> <\/strong>of Zoras Blog <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kochtopf.me\/\">Kochtopf.me<\/a><\/strong>. I\u2019ve participated several times before with recipes like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/blog\/persischer-gaz-weisser-nougat-mit-pistazien\/\">Persian Gaz (white nougat with pistachios)<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-ghandi-qazvin-simple-persian-sugar-cookies\/\">Shirini Ghandi Qazvin (simple Persian sugar cookies)<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-pofaki-gerdoee-gluten-free-walnut-cookies-%d8%b4%db%8c%d8%b1%db%8c%d9%86%db%8c-%d9%be%d9%81%da%a9%db%8c-%da%af%d8%b1%d8%af%d9%88%db%8c%db%8c\/\">Shirini Pofaki Gerdoee (gluten-free walnut cookies)<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/blog\/shirini-nargili-persische-kokosplaetzchen-%d8%b4%db%8c%d8%b1%db%8c%d9%86%db%8c-%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%b1%da%af%db%8c%d9%84%db%8c\/\">Shirini Nargili (Persian coconut cookies)<\/a><\/strong>. I love this event every year \u2013 not only for the amazing recipes but also for the fantastic prizes waiting for you. (sorry only for Germany)<\/p>\n<p>This year, you can win a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4puqqJF\">KMix in Matte by Kenwood<\/a>*<\/strong>, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XPoPSH\">Magnifica Evo Next by De\u2019Longhi<\/a>*<\/strong>, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Ktpqp\">MultiFry 5 by Braun<\/a>*<\/strong>, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KRlyzm\">Nutribullet Portable*,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48vrbfB\">GRAEF Allesschneider Manuale H93 in red<\/a><\/strong>, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48yB38A\">GRAEF glass milk frother MS802 in black*<\/a><\/strong>, a pastry wheel by Gaumenfreunde, the new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4rQi0hi\">Cupit To Go mugs from KAHLA<\/a>*<\/strong>, and several cookbooks from bloggers. I\u2019m joining too \u2013 so let\u2019s keep our fingers crossed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First giveaway<\/strong>: December 12\u201314<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second giveaway<\/strong>: December 24 \u2013 January 2, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-5323 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-12\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-15-e1765375363219-645x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-15-e1765375363219-645x1024.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-15-e1765375363219-189x300.jpeg 189w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-15-e1765375363219-768x1220.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-15-e1765375363219.jpeg 806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\/shirini-mikado-halva-waffelschnitten-mit-kakao-14\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-13-646x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-13-646x1024.jpeg 646w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-13-189x300.jpeg 189w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-13-768x1218.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-13.jpeg 807w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-16.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5336\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-16-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-16-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-16-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-16-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-16.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">INGREDIENTS &#8211; SHIRINI MIKADO<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">130 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZHG18\">wheat flour, gluten-free<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">160 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4q0Vpgv\">chickpea flour<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">280 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Zci5r\">ghee<\/a>*<\/strong> or butter<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">3 tbsp <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pwrWew\">cocoa powder<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">1 tsp <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4q12Ggj\">cardamom powder<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">2 tsp <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oKWF6o\">cinnamon<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">1 tsp <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pO1ywZ\">vanilla extract*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">160 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a36ZD4\">powdered sugar<\/a>*<\/strong> (130 g + 30 g)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">5 Mikado wafer sheets, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bezgluten.de\/produkte\/1888-pku-glutenfreie-waffeln-5-stk-5906720571101.html\">gluten-free<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">100 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48u5eh0\">dark chocolate*<\/a><\/strong> + 2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">20 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pSMQ7a\">pistachios*<\/a><\/strong>, ground<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">20 g <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pyd1R4\">coconut*<\/a><\/strong>, shredded<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">INSTRUCTIONS &#8211; SHIRINI MIKADO<\/h2>\n<p>Sift the wheat flour and toast it over medium-low heat for ~15 minutes until the raw flour smell disappears.<\/p>\n<p>Add chickpea flour and toast for another 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in cocoa powder and toast for 5 more minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Sift the mixture again and return it to the pan.<\/p>\n<p>Mix in ghee or butter, cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in 130 g powdered sugar, mix well, then add the remaining 30 g.<\/p>\n<p>Remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm (too hot = wafers soften; too cold = layers won\u2019t stick).<\/p>\n<h2>LAYERING THE WAFERS<\/h2>\n<p>Spread some lukewarm halva mixture evenly on the first wafer sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Place the next wafer on top and gently press to stick.<\/p>\n<p>Continue layering until all sheets are used.<\/p>\n<p>Place a baking sheet and a heavy weight on top.<\/p>\n<p>Chill in the fridge overnight or at least 12 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>CHOCOLATE &amp; TOPPING<\/h2>\n<p>Melt dark chocolate with 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a water bath (prevents cracking).<\/p>\n<p>Let cool slightly and pour over the chilled Mikado block.<\/p>\n<p>Decorate with ground pistachios and\/or shredded coconut.<\/p>\n<p>Once the chocolate is set, trim the edges straight with a ruler and cut into slices or diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>Befarmayid<\/p>\n<p>Susan<\/p>\n<p>The items marked with * are affiliate links, referral links. If you buy through this link, I get a small commission. The price stays the same for you and you can easily support my efforts. A big thank you <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">\u2665<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-8.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5326\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-8-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-8-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-8-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-8-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-8.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-5324\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"5324\" data-servings=\"40\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-simple\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Shirini-Mikado-Halva-Waffelschnitten-mit-Kakao-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wprm_print\/shirini-mikado-halva-wafers-with-cocoa\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#343434\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name\">Shirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Gluten-free, aromatic, and no-bake. A crispy dessert filled with warm, spiced flavors.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-tags-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-course-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-course-name\">Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-course\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHalva, no bake, Wafers\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-cuisine-name\">Cuisine<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine\">\n\t\t\t\t\tiranian cuisine, Persian Food\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-keyword-name\">Keyword<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword\">\n\t\t\t\t\tShirini Mikado \u2013 Halva Wafers with Cocoa\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-times-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M4.3,16.6l-2.2,2.2c-0.6,0.6-0.9,1.3-0.9,2.1c0,0.8,0.3,1.6,0.9,2.1s1.3,0.9,2.1,0.9c0.8,0,1.6-0.3,2.1-0.9l2.2-2.2L4.3,16.6z\"\/><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.6,5.4l-3.5-3.5c-1.1-1.1-2.6-1.8-4.2-1.8s-3.1,0.6-4.2,1.8l-8.4,8.4c-0.4,0.4-0.4,1,0,1.4l7.1,7.1C9.5,18.9,9.7,19,10,19c0,0,0,0,0,0c0.3,0,0.5-0.1,0.7-0.3L22.6,6.8C23,6.4,23,5.8,22.6,5.4z M9.2,14.6l-1.4-1.4l6.4-6.4l1.4,1.4L9.2,14.6z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-prep-time-name\">Prep Time<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M9,9c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V4c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S8,3.4,8,4v4C8,8.6,8.4,9,9,9z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M4,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S3,6.4,3,7v4C3,11.6,3.4,12,4,12z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M14,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1s-1,0.4-1,1v4C13,11.6,13.4,12,14,12z\"\/><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M23,14h-5H1c-0.6,0-1,0.4-1,1v3c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3h13c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3v-1h4c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-1C24,14.4,23.6,14,23,14z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-cook-time-name\">Cook Time<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name\">Servings<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-5324\">40<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit\">pieces<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-author-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#343434\" d=\"M13,21h-2H5v2c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-2H13z\"\/><path fill=\"#343434\" d=\"M18,4c-0.1,0-0.2,0-0.3,0c-0.8-2.3-3-4-5.7-4S7.2,1.7,6.3,4C6.2,4,6.1,4,6,4c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6c0,3,2.2,5.4,5,5.9V19h6v-4h2v4h6v-3.1c2.8-0.5,5-2.9,5-5.9C24,6.7,21.3,4,18,4z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name\">Author<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author\">Labsalliebe<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">INGREDIENTS \u2013 SHIRINI MIKADO<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">130<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">wheat flour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">gluten-free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">160<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chickpea flour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">280<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ghee or butter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cardamom powder<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">160<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">130 g + 30 g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Mikado wafer sheets<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">gluten-free<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark chocolate + 2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">20<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sift the wheat flour and toast it over medium-low heat for ~15 minutes until the raw flour smell disappears.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add chickpea flour and toast for another 10 minutes.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Stir in cocoa powder and toast for 5 more minutes.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sift the mixture again and return it to the pan.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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