Kaak el-Eid recipe with Ustadha Mariyet

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option.

almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a more affordable nut alternative.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and vanilla.

Add melted butter and egg to the mixture and mix until a dough forms.

In a separate bowl, mix date paste with ground anise, ground fennel, and ground cinnamon.

Shape the dough into small discs and fill each with the date mixture.

Grease the baking tray with oil and place the filled discs on it.

Bake in the preheated oven for around 15 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens