Traditional Iraqi Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

dates

🥗Healthier: figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Figs provide a similar sweetness and texture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a good source of healthy fats.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix plain flour, dry yeast, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together 225g of butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the dates and green cardamom to the butter mixture; mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut into circles using a cookie cutter.

Place a spoonful of the date filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal; shape as desired.

Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Allow to cool on a wire rack before dusting with icing sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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