Ghrayba bil Halgoom - غريبة بالحلقوم Libyan butter cookies

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with less saturated fat.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts maintain texture while being more affordable.

gum mastic

💰Cheaper: gum arabic

Gum arabic is easier to find and less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Mix corn oil, melted butter, and icing sugar in a large bowl.

Add water and optional "zait al-atr" to the mixture and stir until combined.

Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough lightly and shape it into small balls.

Press a piece of Turkish delight into the center of each ball.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Dust with icing sugar before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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