MELT-IN-MOUTH COOKIES, EGYPTIAN STYLE - GHORAYEBAH

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Melt-In-Mouth Cookies, Egyptian Style - Ghorayebah image

This is traditional Egyptian cookies which melt in your mouth as soon as you taste it; some times it even melts in your hands before biting to it! Its extremlly delicious and easy to make and bake. Egyptians are doing these cookies for thousands of years now and still doing it in especial occasions most of all the "Eftar Feast" Tips: *Add 1 egg white if it's not holding it self * After baking slightly open the oven door (1cm) and leave the cookies in it till its rest/cold

Provided by A. Heshmat

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 22 cookies, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

100 g powdered sugar
200 g clarified butter
400 g all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Beat butter till white.
  • Add Sugar and beat for 3 more minutes.
  • Add A.P. flour, salt and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with ½ Almond or a pine (as per photo).
  • Roll it into small balls and slightly press it down by your thumb (with the almond to stick on it).
  • The dough consistency should be like the moist sand but when you squeeze it in your hand-plum it should hold it self.
  • leave it to rest in the Fridge for 15min.
  • Bake in medium-low pre-heated oven (color should be like ivory) don't let it blush!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 2

Devison Angaya
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I can't wait to make these cookies again!


reuin get
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These cookies are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care.


Roger Tyrlik
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I love to freeze these cookies. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.


Muhammad Saliu
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These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I can make them a day or two ahead of time and they're still delicious.


Vinodini
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I'm allergic to nuts, but I can still enjoy these cookies because they're made without them.


cookie gacha
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Shirley Debra
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These cookies are so versatile. I've added different flavors to them, like chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit.


Mubiru Samuel
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I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make them.


Krishna Nepali
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly.


Pakistan Mobile1432a
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These cookies are the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. I love the way they melt in my mouth.


Syed Hamzapfm
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I was a bit skeptical about making these cookies because I'm not a very experienced baker. But they turned out great! I'm so glad I tried them.


Tahirarmani Armani
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Lubega Kenneth
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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're not too sweet, which makes them perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea.


Sifat Sarkar
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just to snack on at home.


Hamzarajpoot_31 Rajpoot
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I'm not a big fan of cookies, but these ones are amazing! They're so light and airy.


Joy Cevera
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


mdmilon hasan
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Ali sher Asgar
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These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.