How to make Iraqi Assyrian Kleecha biscuits in Arabic

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide similar crunch and flavor with less cost.

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Figs offer a similar sweetness and texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Mix dates, sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Toast the dates with butter in a pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Combine the toasted dates with chopped walnuts in a bowl.

Add a bit of flour to the work surface to prevent sticking.

Roll out the dough thinly as shown.

Place a spoonful of the date and walnut mixture on the dough.

Fold the dough over the filling and press to seal the edges.

Poke holes in the top of the filled dough for ventilation.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for color.

Place the Kleecha on the lower rack of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes at 180°C (Gas mark 4).

Let them cool slightly before serving.

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