Lebanese Semolina Cookies Recipe

Name: Lebanese Semolina Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups superfine flour; 2 cups fine semolina; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/4 cups (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tbsp orange blossom water; 1 tbsp rosewater; None None Powdered sugar, to serve; None None FOR THE DATE PASTE; 1 1/2 cups pitted dates; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp butter

Servings: persons

4 cups superfine flour
2 cups fine semolina
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp orange blossom water
1 tbsp rosewater
None None Powdered sugar, to serve
None None FOR THE DATE PASTE
1 1/2 cups pitted dates
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp butter

1
Combine flour, semolina and granulated sugar in a food processor. Add butter; process to a fine crumb. Add milk, orange blossom water and rosewater and pulse to form a soft dough. Wrap in plastic wrap; let stand 2-3 hours.
2
Meanwhile, for the date paste, combine dates, 1 1/2 cups water and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat, stirring. Cook 6-8 mins, until very dry. Cool 10 mins. Place in food processor with butter. Process to a paste. Refrigerate until needed.
3
Knead dough 3-4 mins until smooth and shiny. Divide evenly into 4. Roll each piece out between 2 sheets parchment paper to a 6 x 12 inch rectangle (about 1/8 inch thick). Refrigerate for 10 mins.
4
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease and line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
5
Spread 1/4 of date paste along one long edge of one dough rectangle. Roll up tightly. Then roll out to a thin 16 inch length.
6
Cut into 6. Roll each piece to 1/3 inch thick ropes. Join ends to make a ring shape, smoothing over joint. Place on prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough and paste.
7
Bake 10-15 mins, until just lightly golden on the bottom. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar to serve.

1590

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

139

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups superfine flour, 2 cups fine semolina, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 1/4 cups (4 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Semolina 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.

Lebanese Semolina Cookies

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