Ma'amoul (Date Cookies)
Buttery, tender shells give way to a warm, spiced date paste scented with orange blossom—each bite is a portable piece of Levantine hospitality. The dough rests briefly so the semolina softens, producing a delicate crumb that flakes when you press it open.
2 cup semolina, fine
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk, warm
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp orange blossom water
12 oz pitted dates, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter, for filling
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp powdered sugar, for filling
1 egg, for egg wash
1 tbsp milk, for egg wash
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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