Kahk el-Eid (كحك العيد): The Ultimate Egyptian Eid Cookie Recipe!

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening.

ground nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Melt ghee over medium-low heat.

Sift flour through a strainer into a large bowl.

Add melted ghee, salt, and powdered sugar to the flour and mix well using a large spoon.

Use hands to fold the dough while squeezing it for about 5 minutes until it looks well combined.

Warm milk over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent overflow.

Set aside a little warm milk.

Add yeast and a pinch of sugar to the reserved warm milk, mix well, and cover to activate.

Pour the remaining warm milk little by little over the dough, using the folding and squeezing method to incorporate it.

Add vanilla extract as you continue to work the dough.

Incorporate the activated yeast into the dough using the same folding and squeezing method.

Once the dough looks well combined, cover it with plastic wrap and place a towel on top to keep it warm (avoid direct contact with the dough).

Let the dough rest for 45 minutes.

Prepare the date filling by pitting dates and adding them to a pot over medium heat with some water and ghee, mashing them together.

Add water gradually to help soften the dates, and mix in vanilla extract.

Once the filling is well combined, let it cool to room temperature.

Take a small piece of dough, roll it into a ball, and flatten it into a pancake shape.

Add the date filling to the center, fold over the sides, and roll gently to seal it.

Use a tool called a monkos to pinch around the top of the cookie to shape it, ensuring the filling is not exposed.

Place the shaped cookies on a baking tray.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through if baking two at once.

Remove from the oven when they have a nice light golden color.

Let the cookies cool to room temperature before serving.

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.

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