🌸 Stuffed Date Cookies (Makrout Style – Wedding Version)

 

🌸 Stuffed Date Cookies (Makrout Style – Wedding Version)

Makrout are traditional Moroccan semolina cookies filled with date paste, often served at weddings and special occasions. They can be baked or fried, then dipped in honey.

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🌾 Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2 cups fine semolina

• 1/2 cup melted butter

• Pinch of salt

• 1/3–1/2 cup warm water (as needed)

• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water

🌴 For the date filling:

• 1 cup soft date paste (pitted dates mashed)

• 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water

🍯 For finishing:

• 1–2 cups honey

• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water

• Sesame seeds (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the date filling

• Mix date paste with butter, cinnamon, and orange blossom water.

• Knead and shape into thin logs. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the dough

• In a bowl, mix semolina, salt, and melted butter.

• Rub together well until sandy.

• Add orange blossom water and warm water gradually until a soft dough forms.

• Let rest 15 minutes.

3️⃣ Shape

• Divide dough into portions and roll each into a log.

• Make a channel in the center with your finger.

• Place the date log inside and seal the dough over it.

• Roll gently and flatten slightly.

• Cut into diamonds or small rectangles.

• Decorate tops with a fork or knife if desired.

4️⃣ Cook (choose one method)

Bake:
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.

OR Fry:
Fry in medium oil until golden on both sides.

5️⃣ Honey finish

• Warm the honey with orange blossom water.

• Dip hot cookies into honey for a few seconds.

• Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.