How To Make Israeli Date Cookies Recipe
A traditional Middle Eastern treat, these cookies are filled with dates and topped with sesame seeds.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, honey, and egg.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Fold in chopped dates.
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Take tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into slightly flattened balls. Roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat.
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Place balls on prepared baking sheet, leaving a few inches of space between each cookie.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
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Allow to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 364kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 47mg
- Sodium : 77mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 28g
- Protein : 5g
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