Maamoul (Date & Nut Cookies)

A traditional Palestinian festive dessert, served during Eid and family gatherings. These shortbread cookies feature a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture with date or nut fillings.

Desserts60 min10 servings

Ingredients

1 kg semolina
1.75 cups ghee
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground mahlab
2 packets vanilla, 2 packets baking powder
2 tbsp powdered milk
A pinch of yeast
Small cup of rose water or blossom water
Date paste or nut filling
Powdered sugar for garnish

Steps

1Mix (rub) semolina with ghee, flour, and powdered milk; let it rest (preferably overnight).
2Add the remaining ingredients and knead together until a smooth dough forms.
3Divide and shape the dough, then stuff with dates or nuts.
4Use Maamoul molds or a traditional pincher to create patterns.
5Bake until they turn a light golden color.
6Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipes

Maamoul (Date & Nut Cookies)

A traditional Palestinian festive dessert, served during Eid and family gatherings. These shortbread cookies feature a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture with date or nut fillings.

Desserts60 min10 servings

Ingredients

1 kg semolina
1.75 cups ghee
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground mahlab
2 packets vanilla, 2 packets baking powder
2 tbsp powdered milk
A pinch of yeast
Small cup of rose water or blossom water
Date paste or nut filling
Powdered sugar for garnish

Steps

1Mix (rub) semolina with ghee, flour, and powdered milk; let it rest (preferably overnight).
2Add the remaining ingredients and knead together until a smooth dough forms.
3Divide and shape the dough, then stuff with dates or nuts.
4Use Maamoul molds or a traditional pincher to create patterns.
5Bake until they turn a light golden color.
6Dust with powdered sugar before serving.