Ma Amoul Nut Cookies

Indulge in the rich traditions of Middle Eastern baking with these Ma'amoul Nut Cookies, a timeless treat perfect for celebrations or everyday enjoyment. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature a tender dough made with a unique blend of semolina, all-purpose flour, and fragrant additions of rose water and orange blossom water. The sweet, spiced walnut (or pistachio) filling, enhanced with a touch of cinnamon, creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Whether you use a traditional ma'amoul mold for intricate detailing or shape them by hand, these cookies bake to perfection, remaining delicately pale with golden undertones. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, they make a picturesque dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or as an exotic addition to your cookie repertoire, these Ma'amoul Nut Cookies are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 400 grams Semolina
• 100 grams All-purpose flour
• 250 grams Unsalted butter
• 50 grams Powdered sugar
• 60 milliliters Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Orange blossom water
• 1 tablespoon Rose water
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 200 grams Walnuts (or pistachios)
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina and all-purpose flour.

Step 2

Melt the butter and pour it over the flour and semolina mixture. Use your hands to rub the butter into the mixture until it has a sandy, crumbly texture.

Step 3

Add the powdered sugar, baking powder, orange blossom water, rose water, and milk to the mixture. Knead gently until the dough comes together into a smooth, pliable ball. Avoid over-kneading. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour.

Step 4

To make the filling, finely chop the walnuts (or pistachios) and mix them with the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 6

Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls, about the size of a walnut. Flatten each ball into a disc in the palm of your hand.

Step 7

Place about 1 teaspoon of the nut filling into the center of the disc. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal. Roll it into a smooth ball again.

Step 8

If you have a ma'amoul mold, lightly dust it with flour and press the filled dough ball into the mold. Tap it out gently onto the prepared baking tray. If you don’t have a mold, you can shape the cookies by hand and use a fork to create decorative patterns.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on the bottom. Avoid overbaking, as they are meant to remain pale in color.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1193.7 grams (1193.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5498

Total Fat 353.60g	453%
Saturated Fat 139.10g	696%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 561mg	187%
Sodium 519mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 532.50g	194%
Dietary Fiber 33.30g	119%
Total Sugars 137.90g
Protein 95.70g	191%

Vitamin D 27IU	136%
Calcium 438mg	34%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 1903mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 37.4%