Egyptian Ghorayeba Butter Cookies
Egyptian Ghorayeba Butter Cookies are tender, crumbly shortbread bites that melt on the tongue, lightly perfumed with warm cardamom and crowned with a toasted almond. Their rich, buttery sweetness makes them perfect for festive gatherings, afternoon tea, or an elegant dessert platter. Enjoy the delicate texture and subtle spice that make these treats stand out.
- Prep15 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and grease the cookie sheets.
- 2
Stir the butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth; then stir in the flour and cardamom until well combined.
- 3
Pinch off tablespoons of dough and roll them into thin ropes. Join the ends to form circles; place 1 almond half on the seam where each circle joins. Arrange on the prepared cookie sheets.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. The cookies should stay white, though the edges may turn golden.
- Calories 142.16 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.17 g Low Source
- Carbs 13.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.67 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.41 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 20.9 mg Moderate
- Sodium 0.01 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.44 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.46 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source
- Potassium 4.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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