Saudi Ma'amoul Cookies (Date-Filled, Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 1/4 cup Tapioca starch
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Rose water
• 1 cup Date paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, almond flour, and tapioca starch.
2. 2In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. 4Stir in the rose water.
5. 5Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. 6In a separate bowl, combine the date paste, cinnamon, and cardamom.
7. 7Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. 8Shape the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
9. 9Flatten each ball slightly and make a well in the center. Fill with a small amount of date filling.
10. 10Pinch the dough around the filling to enclose it, forming a smooth ball or using a Ma'amoul mold if you have one.
11. 11Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. 12Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
13. 13Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before dusting with powdered sugar.

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