Indulge in the delightful world of Lebanese oatmeal cookies, a culinary treasure that tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures. These delectable cookies, also known as "Shufliyat Shoufân", are a staple in Lebanese households, often enjoyed during breakfast or as a midday snack. With their crispy exterior and chewy interior, these cookies are a delightful treat that can be easily prepared at home. Our comprehensive guide features three irresistible recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the classic Lebanese oatmeal cookie recipe, a gluten-free variation, and a zesty lemon twist, all designed to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LEBANESE COOKIES
Different from the "cookies" we are used to making. Seems like a bit of work, but my neighbor makes them and they are yummy!
Provided by Parsley
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In mixing bowl, beat cooking oil and butter until blended; beat in sugar.
- Add orange juice, baking powder and baking soda, mix well.
- Gradually add flour to make a soft dough.
- With clean hands, shape dough into 2-inch ovals. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
- Cool about 2 minutes and remove to a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup sugar, honey and 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil. Gently boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Dip the COOLED cookies into the warm syrup.
- Sprinkle immediately with the finely chopped walnuts.
- Return to wire rack to set.
MA'AMOUL (LEBANESE DATE COOKIES)
After a few phone calls with my mom and grandma, I managed to write a detailed recipe for one of my favorite Lebanese sweets, ma'amoul. They take time to make, but are not very difficult. Wooden ma'amoul molds give them their distinctive decorative shapes.
Provided by LauraF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Time 9h35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix semolina flour, all-purpose flour, mahlab, and salt together in a large bowl. Work clarified butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until thoroughly incorporated. Cover bowl and let dough rest at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
- Pour milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until just warm, about 15 seconds. Stir in sugar and yeast until dissolved. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Pour yeast mixture and orange blossom water over the dough and mix until evenly moistened. Pinch off a piece of dough and roll into a ball; it should hold its shape without cracking. Add more milk or orange blossom water if needed. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Sprinkle some flour over the ma'amoul molds and tap out the excess. Pinch off a walnut-sized piece of dough and roll into a ball. Press your thumb into the ball to create space for the filling. Work the edges with your fingers so the sides are even and fairly thin. Drop in a piece of date paste and pinch dough over it to seal.
- Place cookie into the mold cavity seam-side up. Press down so that the top is flush with edges of the mold. Trim off any excess dough. Invert the mold and tap it against your work surface to release the cookie. Repeat with remaining dough and date paste, arranging cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven, 1 baking sheet at a time, until edges and bottoms are golden but tops are still mostly pale, about 15 minutes.
- Sift powdered sugar over the cookies while still slightly warm. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
THE BEST OATMEAL COOKIES
Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.
Provided by Melanie
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 179.3 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
LEBANESE OATMEAL COOKIES
Make and share this Lebanese Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littlemafia
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
- Mix all the ingredients (hands work best) except water until dough is combined and crumbly.
- Add water and vanilla and knead until smooth.
- Roll dough into walnut size balls and place on cookie sheets about 2" apart.
- Flatten with a fork.
- Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool.
OATMEAL COOKIES
These chewy, lightly sweet cookies from Laura Letobar of Livonia, Michigan are also low in fat. -Laura Letobar, Livonia, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Add the egg substitute, corn syrup and vanilla; mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES
These oatmeal cookies are very moist with a good flavor. Add a cup of raisins or nuts if you desire.
Provided by BITTERSWEET1
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
Tips:
- For a chewier cookie, use old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking oats.
- Toast the oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
- Use a combination of brown sugar and white sugar for a richer flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before enjoying them.
Conclusion:
Lebanese oatmeal cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own preferences. Whether you like them chewy or crispy, with nuts or dried fruit, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Lebanese oatmeal cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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