Ramadan Recipes: Date Cookies

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Ramadan Recipes: Date Cookies

Date Cookies is a delightful Ramadan recipe perfect for sharing during the holy month of Ramazan. These sweet treats combine the natural sweetness of dates with a simple cookie dough, creating a delicious blend of flavors. The recipe is easy to follow, making it an ideal choice for busy families looking to add a special touch to their iftar or suhoor meals. Whether you're observing Ramadan traditions or simply craving a tasty treat, these Date Cookies offer a delightful way to celebrate the spirit of the season.

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  • Ingredients

    • 20 Minutes
    • 40 Serving
    • 65 Calories

Dough

2 cups (350 g) semolina flour
¼ cup (50 g) baker’s sugar or superfine sugar
¼ tsp. active dry yeast
¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. (50 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
½ cup (1 stick) plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
3 Tbsp. orange blossom water
3 Tbsp. rose water

Date Filling and Assembly

12 oz. dried date paste
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

  • Method & Directions

    • 12 Minutes
  1. Dough Preparation
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In a large bowl, mix semolina flour, sugar, yeast, and ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour. Incorporate butter with fingertips, add orange blossom and rose water, then knead the dough in the bowl until smooth. Roll into a ball, place seam side down on a floured surface, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 1½ hours in a cool place.
  2. Date Paste Filling
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Combine date paste and cinnamon, gradually adding butter until a smooth paste forms. Shape small pieces into 1½" disks, about ¼" thick. Repeat the process, creating 40 disks, and cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Assembling Date Cookies
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Preheat the oven to 400°. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls, flatten into 3" disks, and place a date disk in the center. Fold the edges over the date, pinching to seal. Press into a cookie mold, tap out onto a baking sheet, and repeat.
  4. Baking
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Bake the cookies until lightly golden, approximately 15–18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool.
  5. Storage
    تم نسخ الرابط
    These cookies can be made ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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