Date-Stuffed Ma'amoul Cookies (Semolina)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Semolina Flour
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Orange Blossom Water
• 1 cup Date Paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 2 for dusting Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine semolina flour, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter.
2. 2Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3Add orange blossom water and mix until a dough forms.
4. 4Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5In a separate bowl, combine date paste, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
6. 6Roll the date paste into small balls.
7. 7Pinch off a small piece of dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a date ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges tightly.
8. 8Shape the cookie into a ball or use a ma'amoul mold to create decorative patterns.
9. 9Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. 10Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. 11Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
12. 12Let the cookies cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.

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