Arabic
Mahalabia Cookies
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 12 people
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons mahleb spice
- 1 tablespoon rose water
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add mahleb spice and rose water; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
- Scoop into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
