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A batch of golden traditional date-filled Maamoul cookies that will melt in your mouth.

Maamoul (Date Filled Cookies)

Fatimah
A crumbly semolina cookie filled with slightly scented date paste. These famous Middle Eastern cookies that melt in your mouth will get you addicted!
5 from 10 Ratings
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 20
Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Dough

  • 4 cups fine semolina
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • ½ cup ghee (samna)
  • 3 tablespoons powdered milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground mastic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mahlab
  • 3 tablespoons maamoul spices
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • ½ cup flour

For The Date Filling

  • 2 packages date paste
  • ¼ teaspoon mahlab
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons ghee melted
  • ¼ teaspoon mastic
  • 1 tablespoon maamoul spices

Instructions
 

  • Add the warm melted butter and ghee onto the semolina and rub between hands for 5-10 minutes.
  • Leave it covered for 24-48 hours before stuffing continues.
  • Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the semolina after resting.
  • Mix yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar with warm liquid and let it activate.
  • Mix with semolina and knead for 5 minutes, then let it rest covered for 20-30 minutes.
  • Combine the ingredients of the date filling very well.
  • Stuff the maamoul and bake on a cookie sheet at 425℉ for about 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
  • Transfer to top rack for 3-5 minutes until dried and a tiny bit golden.

Notes

  • Melt the butter before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven.
  • Use fresh mahlab powder for a better taste.
  • You can store the Maamoul in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • If you don't have Maamoul spices you can create your own spice mix by combining 2 tablespoons ground anise, 2 tablespoons freshly ground fennel, and 1 teaspoon fresh ground cardamom.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword date-filled maamoul, Ma'amoul, Maamoul cookies, Middle Eastern maamoul
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