Maamoul (Date Filled Cookies)

Ramadan sweets are a must! From Ranginak to luqaimat, there are countless delights to enjoy. Maamoul, a Middle Eastern date-filled cookie, is a beloved classic for Ramadan and Eid. Follow along for the recipe

Maamoul, also spelled mamoul or ma'amoul, is a traditional Middle Eastern cookie enjoyed during festivals like Eid and Easter, alongside treats like baklava. A beloved staple in Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, its shortbread-like dough is filled with dates or nuts.

Ingredients

How to Make Maamoul?

HOW DO YOU SHAPE MAAMOUL WITHOUT THE MOLD?

1. Prepare the dough and date balls as instructed in the recipe and stuff the dough balls with the date filling.

2. Place the balls on the baking sheet and press them slightly using your hand. Then Do a gentle crisscross on the dough ball using a fork.

3. Proceed with baking an instructed. While this is not a traditional maamoul cookie shaping, it still works if you're in a pinch.

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