Maamoul Cookies with Pistachio

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Maamoul cookies with pistachio. A traditional Middle Eastern dessert with soft texture and rich nutty flavor.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 262

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 cups semolina
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or plant-based butter melted
1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pistachios finely chopped
2 tablespoons ground pistachios for topping
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt to taste

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Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, combine semolina, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
Shape dough into small round balls.
Flatten slightly and fill with chopped pistachios if desired.
Seal and shape gently into rounds.
Place cookies on a baking tray.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden.
Sprinkle ground pistachios on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Do not overbake to keep cookies soft
• Let cookies cool before handling
• Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired

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