Pam’s version home made(MA’AMOUL)date filled cookies/pastries

Ma’amoul is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry filled with dates, nuts, or other sweet fillings. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and festivals.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pam’s version home made(MA’AMOUL)date filled cookies/pastries

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: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Semolina flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Rose water
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 1 cup Pitted dates
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cardamom
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped pistachios
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and powdered sugar.
2. Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture.
3. Use your hands to mix the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the rose water and orange blossom water to the mixture and knead until the dough comes together.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. In the meantime, prepare the date filling by combining the pitted dates, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom in a food processor.
7. Pulse until the dates are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Take a small piece of dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand.
10. Place a small amount of the date filling in the center of the dough and fold the edges over to seal it.
11. Roll the filled dough into a ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
13. Bake the cookies/pastries for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. Let them cool completely before serving.
15. Optional: sprinkle chopped pistachios and walnuts on top for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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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.