Some say ma'amoul, a popular Middle Eastern cookie stuffed with date puree, is a reminder that at the end of the fasting period, there's a sweet reward. Stamped with geometric designs, they make beautiful edible gifts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dough: In a small bowl, stir yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar into warm water; let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flours, mahleb, salt, mastic, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Gently mix in clarified butter until it is absorbed. In a small bowl, stir together yeast mixture and milk. Drizzle over flour mixture; using your hands or a rubber spatula, knead just until dough comes together and is moist but not wet. Cover; let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
- Filling: Meanwhile, pulse dates, butter, water, sugar, cinnamon, mahleb, and anise seeds in a food processor until a smooth paste forms. Cover and let stand until dough has rested.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of dough; roll into a ball. Press dough in the palm of your hand to form a well in the center. Place 1 scant teaspoon of filling in well. Pull up sides of dough to enclose, adding more dough if necessary. Firmly press dough into a ma'amoul mold. Invert mold; tap to release dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing about 1 inch apart. Refrigerate about 1 hour.
- Bake until beginning to turn golden around edges, 14 to 17 minutes. Transfer sheets to a wire rack; let cool completely.
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zachary ouko
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.
Anony muos
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again!
Enemoh Emmanuel
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.
Lindie Joubert
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dates, but I still enjoyed these cookies.
Kevin Barber
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too rich for my taste, but they're still very good.
arzoo ansari
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're unlike anything I've ever tasted before.
Asheena Perumal
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Showkatয় Hossain
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great.
Tyler Mcglinchey
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Abbas Jasam
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!
Abdul irfan
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Alex Edwards
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Puja Banik
[email protected]The date filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall these cookies were still very good.
Rana Asad
[email protected]The dough was a bit crumbly, but it came together nicely after I chilled it for a bit.
Ali hassan Shah
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.
Hotak Saab
[email protected]These shortbread cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so delicious and festive, and the date filling is the perfect touch.