Date Cookies (Maamoul)- Shortbread Cookies Filled with Dates
Maamoul are popular middle-eastern shortbread cookies that are usually filled with dates or nuts. They are traditionally served during special occasions or holidays like Eid or Christmas. Dates are fruit from the date palm tree. They are not only sweet and delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients and fiber. I have loved dates ever since I was a kid, where they literally grew on trees all around us in Saudi Arabia. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed maamoul from many places and eventually learned how to make them on my own since I love them so much. I have…
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