EGYPTIAN EL MENENAS (ALMOND PASTE COOKIES)
This is from "Best of African Cooking". I haven't made it yet. A date variation is included below.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add sugar to the almond paste; mix well. Add 1 teaspoons orange flower water and cinnamon to taste (at least 1/2 tsp). Blend well into a smooth paste.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter with flour. Add the other teaspoons of orange flower water. Knead into a dough that holds together. Do not add any water unless absolutely necessary.
- Form balls about 1.5 - 2 inches round. Make a depression in the center of each ball with your thumb. Fill hole with almond paste.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until nicely browned. Sprinkle with grandulated sugar.
- VARIATION: A date filling can be substituted for the almond one. Chop 1/2 lb. pitted dates and combine into a paste with 4 T. soft butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3615.8, Fat 188.2, SaturatedFat 84.1, Cholesterol 325.5, Sodium 897.5, Carbohydrate 449.4, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 232.9, Protein 47.5
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