Dairy-Free Saudi Date & Sesame Ma'amoul Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Semolina Flour
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Vegan Butter
• 1/2 cup Warm Water
• 2 tbsp Orange Blossom Water
• about 450 g Pitted Dates
• 1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Vegan Butter

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine semolina flour, all-purpose flour, and melted vegan butter. Rub the vegan butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 2Add warm water and orange blossom water. Mix until a dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
3. 3Meanwhile, prepare the date filling. In a food processor, combine pitted dates, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and melted vegan butter. Process until smooth.
4. 4Preheat oven to 175°C.
5. 5Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of date filling in the center.
6. 6Shape the dough around the filling to form a cookie. You can use a ma'amoul mold for a decorative pattern.
7. 7Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. 8Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
9. 9Let cool completely before serving.

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