Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Maamoul mold
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Rolling pin (optional)
Ingredients
- 300 g semolina
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 150 ml ghee softened
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp yeast
- 120 ml water warm
- 2 tbsp orange blossom water
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg a pinch
- 75 g almonds chopped
- 75 g walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Combine semolina, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add softened ghee and mix until crumbly. It should feel like coarse sand. This step ensures even flavor.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add it to the dry mix and knead until a soft dough forms. Use lukewarm water so the yeast stays alive.
- Add orange blossom water and a pinch of nutmeg. Knead until smooth and elastic. The floral scent will fill your kitchen. Keep kneading until the dough feels soft and pliable.
- Divide the dough into small balls. Press each ball into a maamoul mold, then fill with chopped almonds and walnuts. Seal the edges carefully. The molds create beautiful patterns, adding charm to your cookies.
- Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Let them cool before serving. The aroma of baked semolina and nuts is heavenly.
Notes
Maamoul Cookies are not just desserts but a sentimental connection to traditional Middle Eastern celebrations, enhancing gatherings with their unique flavors and artistic designs.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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