Ghoraybeh (Lebanese Shortbread Cookies)

1. 1

   Mix butter, sugar, flour and baking powder and arak together.

2. 2

   Work into a dough.

3. 3

   Take a generous tablespoon of the dough and make it into a ball.

4. 4

   Press down into a circle.

5. 5

   Place on cookie sheet, and press your finger into the center of the dough to form a ring shape.

6. 6

   Continue with the rest of the dough.

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   (Traditionally, the dough is formed into short snakes, and formed into circles, and a shelled pistachio is placed at the join).

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   Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes (do not brown the cookies--they're supposed to be white).

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   Stores at room temperature for up to a week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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