ARABIAN GULF SHORTBREAD COOKIES (GHIRAYBAH)
Very nice little Middle Eastern shortbread cookies. I like to give these as gifts or make them for tea time. I also make them often for my FIL's diwaniya (men's gathering) to enjoy with their Arabic coffee or tea. Recipe from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 35-40 cookies, 35-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- First of all, sifting is an important part which must not be left out or the cookies will not turn out the right texture so be sure you have a sieve.
- If need be, chill samneh or butter in refrigerator if too soft. (It should be somewhat soft just not very soft)
- Put samneh in mixing bowl and beat until light. Gradually add sifted icing sugar, beating until very creamy and light.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Sift flour and fold into butter mixture. Knead lightly until smooth. (Don't overdo it) If kitchen is hot, chill dough in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Roll pieces of dough into balls the size of a walnut and place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Flour hand lightly if necessary. Top half or all with a slivered almond. (I like to do half with the nuts and half with the dusting of icing sugar after cooled).
- Bake in the preheated moderately slow oven for 20-25 minutes until very lightly coloured. Cool on baking sheets. Dust the other half without the almond slivers with icing sugar. (Makes for a pretty presentation of the mixed biscuits on a platter) then remove. These are very delicate biscuits and must be handled carefully.
- Enjoy!
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Jako Kirsten
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Evaline Gowases
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.
Mtengera Hamida
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again.
Jenifer Brooner
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.
Prince Rahul
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive.
michael farris
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack.
Ofentse Selepe
[email protected]I love the way these cookies melt in my mouth.
Yaasmin Maxamuud
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.
taimmahmud mukto
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Thakur Adhikari
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Ripa Roy
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the combination of cardamom and pistachios, but it actually works really well.
Jotuper _yousef mohamed
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Muhammad Imran Bati
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think I might have overbaked them.
Ballard Morrison
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Jemimah Sachimbali
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I can't stop eating them!
Abdullah Abadin Tazvi
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of the cardamom flavor, but my husband loved them.
Ilene Cyr
[email protected]I love the unique texture of these cookies. They're so light and airy.
Everett Jackson
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was great.
JAMES FRANCIS MACALINO
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so delicious and addictive.
José Ramirez
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I love the subtle flavor of cardamom and the delicate crunch.