This is traditional Egyptian cookies which melt in your mouth as soon as you taste it; some times it even melts in your hands before biting to it! Its extremlly delicious and easy to make and bake. Egyptians are doing these cookies for thousands of years now and still doing it in especial occasions most of all the "Eftar Feast" Tips: *Add 1 egg white if it's not holding it self * After baking slightly open the oven door (1cm) and leave the cookies in it till its rest/cold
Provided by A. Heshmat
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 22 cookies, 22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat butter till white.
- Add Sugar and beat for 3 more minutes.
- Add A.P. flour, salt and beat for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with ½ Almond or a pine (as per photo).
- Roll it into small balls and slightly press it down by your thumb (with the almond to stick on it).
- The dough consistency should be like the moist sand but when you squeeze it in your hand-plum it should hold it self.
- leave it to rest in the Fridge for 15min.
- Bake in medium-low pre-heated oven (color should be like ivory) don't let it blush!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 2
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Toobakhan Khan zadii
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of anise, but I loved the flavor in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Gsm Gsm
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. I can't stop eating them!
Paul Tinkaman
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The anise really makes them stand out.
Aziz Shaikh
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Md R Milon
[email protected]I made these cookies gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They turned out great!
Umerfarooq Sahukhan
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry. I think I overcooked them.
Anik Sarder
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
David Elliott
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe.
boota rashid
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, too.
Mouna Khadhraoui
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The cookies were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I loved the hint of anise flavor.