Source: Lurpak

Ma’amoul Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

For the Dough:

 

  • 2 cups semolina flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Filling:

 

  • 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped (or use pistachios or walnuts for variation)
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: 1 tbsp sugar for nut fillings

Instructions:

 

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine semolina flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the melted butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and vanilla extract, kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.

  2. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine chopped dates with melted butter and cinnamon. If using nuts, add sugar for extra sweetness.

  3. Shape the Ma’amoul: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a small piece of dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, wrap the dough around the filling, and roll into a ball. Press into a ma’amoul mold (if available) and tap out onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

  4. Bake: Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

  5. Serve: Let cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with coffee or tea.

For full recipe details, visit The Mediterranean Dish – Authentic Ma’amoul Recipe.

Ma’amoul is a traditional Middle Eastern shortbread cookie that’s popular during holidays and celebrations. This ma’amoul recipe creates a rich, buttery shortbread shell that’s filled with a sweet mixture of dates, pistachios, or walnuts, giving each bite a delicious balance of crumbly and chewy textures. These cookies are often shaped using wooden molds, creating intricate designs that make them visually appealing as well. Ma’amoul is commonly enjoyed with coffee or tea and is a favorite for celebrations like Eid, Easter, and Christmas in Middle Eastern cultures, bringing a touch of tradition to any gathering.