Tunisian Date Cookies (Makroodh Makes ) Recipe

Name: Tunisian Date Cookies (Makroodh Makes )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cup semolina flour; 1 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped dates; 1 cup honey; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp. orange-flower water (mazahar); 2 cups oil; 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cup semolina flour
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. orange-flower water (mazahar)
2 cups oil
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

1
Combine semolina, butter, vanilla, eggs, and salt; knead to make a smooth dough, adding a little water if necessary.
2
shape dough into cylinders about 2 1/2 inches long and one inch in diameter.
3
Hold a cylinder in palm of hand and make a small trench.
4
Place about 1/2 teaspoon of dates in trench; then close and pat into a rectangular cookie.
5
Repeat with remaining cylinders.
6
allow to rest for one hour.
7
In the meantime, make syrup.
8
In a saucepan place honey, water, and mazahar, and, stirring constantly, bring to boil.
9
Set aside, but keep warm over low heat.
10
Heat oil in a saucepan; then fry the makroodhs over medium heat until the turn golden brown, adding more oil if necessary.
11
Dip hot makroodhs in honey syrup, then drain and allow to cool.
12
Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve.

2006

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

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Protein

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* 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: 2-1/2 cup semolina flour, 1 cup butter, melted, 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Date Cookies (Makroodh Makes ) 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.

Tunisian Date Cookies (Makroodh Makes )

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