Date Cookies (Eid Cookies) Recipe

Name: Date Cookies (Eid Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 1 cup clarified butter; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 cups dates, pitted; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 egg white; 1 cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

4 cups flour
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup clarified butter
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups dates, pitted
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 egg white
1 cup sesame seeds

1
Mix flour, ground fenugreek, salt, granulated sugar and instant yeast in a large bowl.
2
Add the clarified butter; mix with your hands until well incorporated.
3
Heat the milk until warm; add gradually to flour mixture.
4
Knead to form a soft dough.
5
Cover with a damp cloth for 1/2 hour.
6
Put the dates in a bowl; add nutmeg; knead with your hands.
7
Take a small piece of dough; pat down onto work surface.
8
Take a smaller piece of dates and roll it with your hands to form a small rope.
9
Place the date rope in the middle of the piece of dough and enclose it with the dough and roll into a rope; make sure the date is entirely covered with dough.
10
Shape your rope into an 'S' and place on a baking sheet.
11
Repeat with the remainder of dough and date filling.
12
Brush your 'S's with egg white; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
13
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden in color.

1294

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground, 1 pinch salt, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Date Cookies (Eid Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Date Cookies (Eid Cookies)

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