Date Cookies (Eid Cookies)

Date Cookies (Eid Cookies)


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.

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