Klaychah (Date Cookies)

Time

Prep 45 min · Cook 50 min · 95 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   In saucepan, combine dates, butter, water, cardamom and cloves. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until dates become a paste.

   15 min
2. 2

   Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well; add shortening and milk. Knead into dough, adding more flour or milk if necessary.

   60 min
3. 3

   Divide dough into 4 parts then roll, one at a time, to about 1/4-inch thickness. Divide date paste into 4 parts and roll each out, between sheets of wax paper, to match dough size.

4. 4

   Remove wax paper; place date layer on dough. (If date paste is too soft, gently spread each portion on dough with knife.)

5. 5

   Roll into cylinder, jellyroll style. Slice rolls into 1-inch pieces and place on greased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated 325F oven 35 minutes or until cookies begin to turn golden brown. Let cool.

   35 min

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Allergens

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