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Ghorayeba (Egyptian Shortbread Cookies)

Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies made with ghee, sugar, and flour. A simple yet elegant treat.

30m4 servings
Contains dairyContains wheatNUTS-free
220 cal|2g protein|25g carbs|13g fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 150°C.
  2. 2In a large bowl, cream together ghee and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3Gradually add flour and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  4. 4Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. 5Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
  6. 6Let cool completely before serving.

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