Description
Eid is a time for joy, family, and delicious treats. Maamoul cookies are delightful Middle Eastern pastries, featuring a buttery exterior filled with sweet dates or nuts. With their crumbly texture and rich flavors, these cookies are perfect for celebrating Eid with loved ones. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are dusted with powdered sugar for that classic touch. Bake these cookies to create cherished memories and share the joy of Eid!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped dates or mixed nuts (like walnuts or pistachios)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually add milk until well combined.
- Sift together flour and a pinch of salt in another bowl. Incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients to form a smooth dough.
- For the filling, mix chopped dates or nuts with cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Take small portions of dough, flatten them slightly, place about a teaspoon of filling in the center, fold edges to seal.
- Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg