Creamy Egyptian Kahk Cookies with Rosewater Essence

Name: Creamy Egyptian Kahk Cookies with Rosewater Essence
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 250g unsalted butter; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon rosewater; 1 tablespoon rosewater; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; Powdered sugar

A traditional Middle Eastern delight with a fragrant twist

Delight in the tender crumble of these beloved Egyptian cookies, perfumed with a touch of rosewater and a melt-in-the-mouth buttery texture.

1 h 45 min
24 cookies
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

500g all-purpose flour

sifted

250g unsalted butter

softened

1/2 cup warm milk

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Filling

1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

(walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon rosewater

For the Flavoring

1 tablespoon rosewater

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

For Dusting

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Cream butter and sugar

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add liquids

Gradually add the warm milk, rosewater, and vanilla extract, mixing continually.

Incorporate dry ingredients

Slowly incorporate the sifted flour, cardamom, and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Preparing the Filling

Combine ingredients

Combine the chopped nuts with granulated sugar and rosewater in a small bowl.

Coat nuts

Mix well until the nuts are evenly coated with sugar and rosewater.

Set aside

Set aside to use as filling.

Cooking Process

Shape the cookies

To make the perfect shape, form the dough into small balls, flatten gently, then fill with the nut mixture, sealing the edges securely.

Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before shaping to make it easier to handle.

Bake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the shaped cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Do not overwork the dough to avoid making the cookies tough.

Cool and dust

Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.

Plating & Serving