Chickpea cookie is one of the traditional pastries of Zanjan province. This pastry, with its simple ingredients and preparation method, is among the most delicious pastries that are particularly popular among the people of Zanjan during the Nowruz holidays. The primary ingredients for making this pastry are chickpea flour, sugar, oil, saffron, and cardamom. Animal oil is also used in cooking this pastry, which gives it a unique aroma and taste. Chickpea cookie is one of the popular souvenirs of Zanjan province, too. If you are traveling to Zanjan, be sure to try chickpea pastries and take some souvenirs for friends and acquaintances.