Post by Amani on Aug 5, 2008 0:19:17 GMT -5
Date Cookies (Iraq)
Adapted from "From the Lands of Figs and Olives" by Habeeb Salloum and James Peters
2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Cardamom
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Cup Butter, melted
1 Cup Sugar
3 Medium Eggs
1 Cup Dates, chopped
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
Sift together flour, baking powder, cardamom and salt. Set aside.
Mix the butter, sugar and eggs well. Then add gradually to the dry mixture until a soft dough forms. Stir in dates and walnuts.
Place in heaping teaspoons onto a cookies sheet about an inch apart. Place in 350 degree oven and bake for 15 minutes. Serve.
Serves 12.
Adapted from "From the Lands of Figs and Olives" by Habeeb Salloum and James Peters
2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Cardamom
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Cup Butter, melted
1 Cup Sugar
3 Medium Eggs
1 Cup Dates, chopped
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
Sift together flour, baking powder, cardamom and salt. Set aside.
Mix the butter, sugar and eggs well. Then add gradually to the dry mixture until a soft dough forms. Stir in dates and walnuts.
Place in heaping teaspoons onto a cookies sheet about an inch apart. Place in 350 degree oven and bake for 15 minutes. Serve.
Serves 12.