Maqrouda (Date Cookies)

A famous and traditional Palestinian dessert, typically served during holidays. It consists of a delicate semolina dough filled with dates and shaped into beautiful patterns.

Desserts50 min8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup semolina
2.25 cups flour
1 cup ghee
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp Ka'ak spices
1 small cup water
Date paste for filling

Steps

1Mix ghee, oil, and sugar together.
2Add semolina, flour, baking powder, sesame, and spices.
3Knead with water until the dough is cohesive.
4Shape by layering dough and date paste then cutting, or roll them into small cylinders.
5Bake at medium heat until golden brown.

Recipes

Maqrouda (Date Cookies)

A famous and traditional Palestinian dessert, typically served during holidays. It consists of a delicate semolina dough filled with dates and shaped into beautiful patterns.

Desserts50 min8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup semolina
2.25 cups flour
1 cup ghee
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp Ka'ak spices
1 small cup water
Date paste for filling

Steps

1Mix ghee, oil, and sugar together.
2Add semolina, flour, baking powder, sesame, and spices.
3Knead with water until the dough is cohesive.
4Shape by layering dough and date paste then cutting, or roll them into small cylinders.
5Bake at medium heat until golden brown.