Description
A delicious Middle Eastern cookie filled with chocolate and pistachios.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and powdered sugar.
- Add softened butter and milk, mix until combined.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Take a small amount of dough, flatten it, and place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling and shape into a ball.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be dusted with more powdered sugar before serving.
- Adjust filling quantity based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pistachio Maamoul, Middle Eastern cookies, dessert recipes