Maamoul Date Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 cups Dates, pitted

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom, ground
  • 3 cups Farina
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Ghee
  • 1/3 cup Whole milk

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Water, orange blossom

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Ingredients

• 3 cups farina
• ½ cup All Purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ghee, clarified butter (regular butter works too)
• ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
• ½ cup lukewarm water
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• 3 cups dates, pitted
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
• 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil (other vegetable oils work)

Directions

• Blend dates together in a food processor with spices and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth. Add orange blossom water. Roll 1 tablespoon dates into 24 small balls.
• In a small bowl, mix yeast in water and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
• In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix together farina, AP flour, salt, sugar and butter.
• Add the yeast and water and milk to the bowl and mix until dough forms.
• Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Using mold, press dough into the center, place date ball in the center of the dough. Place a second smaller piece of dough over the top of the date, cover the filling.
• Tap the mold until the dough releases.
• Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Enjoy