Middle Eastern Date-Filled Cookies (Maamoul)

Maamoul cookies are traditionally made to celebrate religious holidays, such as Eid al-Fitr and Easter, in Middle Eastern cultures.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Middle Eastern Date-Filled Cookies (Maamoul)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Semolina flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoon Rosewater
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 0.75 cup Date paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Pistachios, finely chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, unsalted butter, rosewater, and orange blossom water until a dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into walnut-sized balls.
3. Flatten each ball in your palm, then place a small amount of date paste in the center.
4. Fold the dough over the date paste, sealing it completely.
5. Place the filled cookies on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 260kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 20g

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.