Ghorayeba

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A simple traditional Arabic recipe for cookies similar to shortbread. The wonderful flavor comes from the cardamom, which is fairly expensive, but very worth it. I actually prefer them without the almonds, but you might add them if you like.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 12 almonds, split (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in flour and cardamom until well blended. Pinch off tablespoonfuls of dough, and roll into a thin rope. Join the ends together in a circle, and place on a greased cookie sheet. Place almond halves on the joints where the circles come together.

  3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies should remain white, but may turn golden at the very edge.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

130 Calories
8g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 18mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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