Lebanese Easter Cookies

Lebanese Easter Cookies, also known as Maamoul, are traditional Lebanese cookies that are typically made during Easter to celebrate the holiday.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lebanese Easter Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Lebanese Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Ground almonds
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Rosewater
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 piece Egg yolks
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, rosewater, orange blossom water, baking powder, and egg yolks.
2. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
4. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Let the cookies cool completely.
7. Sprinkle powdered sugar and chopped pistachios on top of the cookies.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.