Libyan Semolina and Date Cookies

👨‍🍳 Method

To assemble

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a small pot, add the semolina and fry for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it smells toasty.

   Small saucepanStove
2. 2
   Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom, mix and let cool.
3. 3
   Mix the dates, butter and cinnamon by hand into a smooth paste.
4. 4
   Shape the dough into walnut-size balls, flatten each ball in your palm, place a teaspoon of filling in the center and seal well.

   ⚙ Preheating the OvenOven

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5. 5
   Shape the dough into walnut-size balls, flatten each ball in your palm, place a teaspoon of filling in the center and seal well.
6. 6
   Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet.

   Baking pan
7. 7
   Let cool completely, and only then dust with the powdered sugar.

   ⚙ BakingOvenBaking pan

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8. 8
   Let cool completely, and only then dust with the powdered sugar.

   💡Warm maamoul crumbles in your hands: touch it and dust with powdered sugar only once it is completely cold.