Maamoul - Stuffed Date-Orange Cookies Recipe
January 13th, 2009 at 10:42pm Under Fruity Cookies
A unique and tender cookie favored by both Jewish and Middle Eastern bakers alike. Try making them with all three delicious fillings.
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Ingredients
Filling:
1/2 lb. pitted soft Medjool dates
2 Tbs. water
Pinch fine salt
1/4 C. finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
Dough:
2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbs. confectioners’ sugar, plus about 1/2-2 C. more for dusting
Pinch fine salt
1/2 C. unsalted butter (1 stick), plus 2 Tbs.
2 Tbs. neutral flavored oil, such as canola
1/4 C. milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. To make the filling, puree the filling ingredients in a food processor until evenly combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and set aside. Clean the processor bowl.
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