Quick and Easy Maamoul Recipe

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4.4

56 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    20 cookies

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Arabian

Quick and Easy Maamoul Recipe

This Quick and Easy Maamoul recipe crafts tender cookies filled with a rich date paste. The combination of buttery dough and sweet date filling creates a soft, slightly crumbly texture encasing a smooth, naturally sweet interior. These small treats are shaped by hand, offering a personal touch typical of traditional Maamoul preparations, and make a satisfying snack or dessert.

Description

The Quick and Easy Maamoul Recipe features a delicate dough made from all-purpose flour, softened butter, milk, rosewater, and a hint of sugar and baking powder. The filling is a simple paste of Medjool dates cooked down with water and a pinch of salt. The dough is divided into balls, each flattened and filled with a teaspoon of the date paste before being sealed and shaped. Baking at a moderate temperature allows the cookies to bake gently without browning too quickly.

The flavor balances the buttery richness of the dough with the natural sweetness and caramel-like depth of the cooked dates. The use of rosewater adds a subtle floral note that complements the dates. The final cookie has a tender crumb with a moist, velvety date center.

These Maamoul are ideal for serving alongside tea or coffee and can be enjoyed as a sweet snack throughout the day. The hand-formed shapes make them visually appealing and reflect traditional preparation methods.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup Medjool dates about 14 dates, chopped, pitted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 10oz/284g
  • ¼ cup water 2floz/57ml
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup butter softened and diced, 6 oz/170g
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons rosewater
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