KA'AK BI AJWA (DATE RING COOKIES) PALESTINIAN, MIDDLE EASTERN
This is the traditional sweet made on the Eid in my family, and they are really addicting! A little time consuming but so worth it.
Provided by Palis Favorites
Categories Dessert
Time 11h15m
Yield 50 pieces, 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix smeed, flour, salt, sugar, and butter/oil in a large pan. Cover and leave for ten hours, or overnight.
- Dissolve the yeast in 2 tablespoons water and a dash of sugar. When it rises, add to smeed mixture.
- Dissolve mahlab and miska in cold water. Add to smeed mixture.
- Combine warm water and milk. Pour gradually while mixing all the ingredients together. (Do not knead, just stir the mixture to have a moist crust rather than a dough).
- Mix dates, nutmeg, cinnamon, and butter in a pan and warm to soften dates. Knead well.
- Roll dates in 1/3 inch thick balls. Cut a piece of dough, one at a time, the size of a walnut. Spread lengthwise, 4" by 1". Fill with date ball and roll, sealing the sides together to form a ring.
- Pinch the rings with a cookie tweezer to decorate (so powder sugar will stick to it). Place on baking sheets and bake at 400 degrees in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until light gold. (Place baking sheet on top rack).
- *NOTE* This is one way to do it, but I also take a round piece of dough, slightly bigger than the date ball, and push my thumb in it, then place the date ball inside and spread the dough around the date ball completely covering it. Then using a ma'amool cookie mold I place the dough with the date inside in the mold and tap the mold upside down so the finished cookie will fall out. Baking instructions are the same for either variation!
- When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar. When completely cool, freeze or store in tightly covered jars.
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Toussaint Antz
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover phyllo dough. They're also a great make-ahead snack or dessert. I like to freeze them and then pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
MUHAMMAD SANUSI YA'U ROMEO PIX
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The phyllo dough is crispy and flaky, and the date filling is rich and flavorful. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Md. Younus Ali
[email protected]I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are so unique and delicious. I love the combination of the crispy phyllo dough and the sweet date filling.
Roman mayo Roman mayo
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and unique cookie that your friends and family will love.
N YM
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover phyllo dough. They're also a great make-ahead snack or dessert. I like to freeze them and then pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Eleanor Barnardo
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that I can use different types of dates, depending on what I have on hand.
kate vasquez
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The phyllo dough is crispy and flaky, and the date filling is rich and flavorful. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
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[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe carefully. I think I might try adding a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.
Lizzie Degnan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Anthony Molloy
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out perfect. The dough was easy to work with and the date filling was delicious. Will definitely make these again!
Hasnain Matloob
[email protected]The cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They were a big hit at my party, and everyone asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Martin Goldrick
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of date-filled pastries, but these cookies changed my mind. The balance between the sweetness of the dates and the savory flavor of the phyllo dough was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again!
Albert Arhin
[email protected]These date ring cookies were a delightful treat! The combination of the crispy phyllo dough and the sweet, chewy date filling was simply irresistible. I especially appreciated the hint of cardamom, which added a warm and inviting aroma to the cookies