Sitto's Arabic Food Truck shares how to create Ma'moul cookies in time for the holiday season

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lower in saturated fat.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide a nut-free option while dried fruit adds sweetness.

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Vanilla offers a familiar flavor while almond is often more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Mix semolina and all-purpose flour in a large bowl.

Melt butter and combine with sugar until creamy.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to the butter mixture.

Stir in rose water and orange blossom water.

Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Divide the dough into small balls.

Fill each ball with a mixture of chopped nuts or dates and spices.

Shape the filled dough into molds or press with hands.

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

Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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