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Creamy Egyptian Kahk Cookies with Rosewater Essence

Name: Creamy Egyptian Kahk Cookies with Rosewater Essence
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour, sifted; 250g unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, (walnuts, almonds, or pistachios); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon rosewater; 1 tablespoon rosewater; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; Powdered sugar, for dusting

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

4.1(994 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 6, 2025

Creamy Egyptian Kahk Cookies with Rosewater Essence — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Flavoring

For Dusting

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 182 kcal
Protein: 3.13 g
Carbs: 19.54 g
Fat: 10.08 g
Fiber: 0.83 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4356 kcal
Protein: 75 g
Carbs: 469 g
Fat: 242 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g all-purpose flour sifted	1820	60	380	5	14
250g unsalted butter softened	1790	2	2	200	0
1/2 cup warm milk	60	3	5	2	0
1/4 cup powdered sugar	120	0	30	0	0
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)	400	10	12	35	6
1 tablespoon granulated sugar	50	0	13	0	0
1 teaspoon rosewater	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon rosewater	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom	4	0	1	0	0
Powdered sugar for dusting	100	0	25	0	0

These estimates are approximations and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Cream butter and sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
2
Add liquids
Gradually add the warm milk, rosewater, and vanilla extract, mixing continually.
3
Incorporate dry ingredients
Slowly incorporate the sifted flour, cardamom, and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Preparing the Filling

1
Combine ingredients
Combine the chopped nuts with granulated sugar and rosewater in a small bowl.
2
Coat nuts
Mix well until the nuts are evenly coated with sugar and rosewater.
3
Set aside
Set aside to use as filling.

How to Make Creamy Egyptian Kahk Cookies with Rosewater Essence

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
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.
3
Cool and dust
Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar.