Learn how to make authentic Maamoul, a traditional dates filled cookies for holidays and special occasions! This easy maamoul recipe covers mixing the maamoul dough, preparing the date filling, and shaping the cookies. These date cookies are perfect for sharing!
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
350 grams of fine semolina
650 grams of all-purpose flour
250-gram unsalted butter with 250-gram ghee, melted and cooled
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 tsp salt
½ cup water
½ cup of blossom water
1 tsp mahlab (optional – traditional spice)
For the Filling:
1 lb dates paste
1 tbsp butter or ghee
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
½ tsp cardamom powder
Topping:
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
Make the Dough:
Mix semolina, melted butter and ghee and soak them for one hour or overnight.
Add the flour and mahlab the Gradually add milk, water, blossom water and knead into a soft dough.
Shape it into small balls and put a side
Prepare the Filling:
In a pot, knead the date paste with the butter, cinnamon and cardamom.
Shape it into balls
Shape the Cookies:
Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until just barely golden on the bottom.
Cool & Dust:
Let cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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