Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
- 1 cup dried dates (finely chopped)
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water until the dough forms a smooth consistency.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Combine chopped dates and nuts in another bowl for the filling.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape small pieces of dough, place filling in the center, and seal like a gift.
- Bake on lined trays for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg