Desserts
Ma'amoul Shortbread Cookies
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup rose water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 egg, beaten
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the softened butter, rose water, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped dates and pistachios.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space between each cookie.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a glaze.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
