Mamool or Ma'amoul Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mamool or Ma'amoul Recipe). Ma'amoul means filled in Arabic. These are very popular in Lebanon but can be found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. They are traditionally shaped as crescents or as pressed cookies and have several variations for the fillings. This one has a walnut filling, but you can use almonds or pistachios too.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr27 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 dozen

Mamool or Ma'amoul Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups semolina flour

1 ½ cups shortening

1 cup boiling water

¾ cup white sugar

2 cups ground walnuts

1 teaspoon rose water

¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place the semolina flour into a medium bowl and cut in shortening using a pastry blender or a fork. Pour in boiling water and mix to form a solid dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a minute or two to be sure the dough is well blended. Cover dough and let stand for at least one hour or as long as overnight.

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix together the sugar ground nuts and rose water so that the mixture is uniform. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Knead dough again briefly and form into walnut sized balls. Make a hole in the center using your finger. Fill the hole with the nut mixture and seal the dough up over it. Gently form into balls or crescents or make designs into the dough using a fork. Place cookies at least 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven or until lightly browned. Dust with confectioners sugar while still warm if desired.

Nutritional Information

Mamool or Ma'amoul Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 371.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 15.3g

Fat: 34.3g 53%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 2.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 13.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 13.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 21.3mg 8%

Potassium: 59.3mg 2%

Sodium: 0.9mg

Calories From Fat: 308.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.