How to Make Ma’amoul Eid Cookies | وصفة لا معمول العيد | In Arabic & English

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is lower in calories and suitable for low-sugar diets.

orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: rose water

Rose water provides a similar floral aroma.

semolina

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour can be used for a different texture.

Mix semolina with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.

Add yeast to warm milk and mix with a little sugar.

Add orange blossom water and spices to the mixture.

Prepare the filling using ready-made dates, adding cinnamon and olive oil.

Shape the dough into small balls and flatten them.

Wrap the dough around the date filling.

Press the filled dough into a mold to shape it.

Bake for 13 minutes until lightly golden.

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