Exquisite Mamool: A Step-by-Step Guide to Authentic Middle Eastern Cookies
1 hour 45 minutes
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About Exquisite Mamool: A Step-by-Step Guide to Authentic Middle Eastern Cookies
Transport your taste buds to the Middle East with these authentic Mamool cookies. Imagine delicate semolina shells, bursting with the rich flavors of pistachios, walnuts, or dates—a truly delightful sensory experience.This recipe guides you through each step, offering expert tips to achieve melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Whether for a special occasion or an everyday treat, these Mamool cookies are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep1 hour 30 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 300 gm Semolina
- 100 gm Sugar powdered
- ⅓ cup Milk Powder
- 80 gm All-Purpose Flour
- 80 gm Butter or ghee
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Rose Water
- ⅓ tsp Nutmeg
- ⅓ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- ¼ cup Milk lukewarm, or as needed
Fillings
- 200 gm Dates pitted
- 80 gm Pistachios minced
- 80 gm Walnuts minced
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 4 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the semolina, melted butter (or ghee), and oil. Gently rub the fat into the semolina until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours. This allows the semolina to absorb the fat, resulting in a more tender cookie.
- Add the milk powder, powdered sugar, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and all-purpose flour to the semolina mixture. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water for the yeast mixture. Set aside until foamy, about 5-10 minutes. This indicates that the yeast is active and will help the cookies rise.
- Add the rose water, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Gradually add the lukewarm milk, kneading until a soft, pliable dough forms. Do not overknead.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the fillings. For the date filling, pit the dates and process them in a food processor until a smooth paste forms. You can use the date paste as is or enhance it with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- For the pistachio filling, combine the minced pistachios, cardamom powder, sugar, and water in a bowl. Mix well.
- For the walnut filling, combine the minced walnuts, sugar, and water in a bowl. Mix well.
- Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Traditionally, special molds are used to shape Mamool. If you have them, great! If not, you can shape the cookies by hand.
- Take a lemon-sized portion of dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Flatten the ball slightly in the palm of your hand.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the flattened dough. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal, forming a ball again.
- If using molds, press the filled dough ball into the mold to create the desired shape. Repeat with the remaining dough and fillings.
- Place the shaped Mamool cookies onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Once baked, let the cookies cool slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy with Kahwa, tea, or coffee.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- If you don't have a Mamool mold, you can shape the cookies by decorating the stuffed dough balls with a fork, knife, or any other utensil.
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the filling.
- If the dough becomes too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Adjust the sweetness of the filling to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
Storage Instructions
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 5gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg
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Looks incredible! Thanks for the details.
Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.
I’m in love with this recipe already!
The cookies look so delicious… Great information about the recipe too.
Such an enticing dish! Thanks for the recipe.