Klaicha Iraqi Date Cookies

Time

Prep 35 min · Cook 40 min · 75 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Sift flour and sugar; cut in butter. Mix orange flower water and water together. Pour in butter mixture; knead until smooth.

2. 2

   Let dough rest 35 minutes. Chop dates small. Simmer in pan with butter until dates are soft, REALLY low, stir.

   35 min
3. 3

   Pinch off dough size of walnut. Roll out flat; add teaspoon of date mixture; roll up around; score with fork pretty pattern.

4. 4

   Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

   30 min

Notes and swaps

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