Pistachio Rose Water Ma'amoul
Pistachio Rose Water Ma'amoul is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy during the holidays. The buttery dough is filled with a sweet and fragrant pistachio and rose water filling. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Ma'amoul is a traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is often filled with dates, nuts, or pistachios. This recipe for Pistachio Rose Water Ma'amoul is a variation on the classic cookie that uses pistachios and rose water for a sweet and fragrant filling. The dough is made with a combination of flour, butter, and ice water, which results in a tender and flaky cookie. The filling is made with a combination of pistachios, sugar, rose water, and cinnamon, which gives it a sweet and fragrant flavor. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • For the dough:
  • 1 cup (120g) plain flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) ice-cold water
  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup (100g) shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rose water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. To make the dough, whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the butter cubes and rub them into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the ice-cold water and mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. To make the filling, place the pistachios, sugar, rose water, and cinnamon in a food processor and process until the mixture is finely ground.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Roll out each piece of dough into a circle. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle and fold up the edges to seal them.
Why It Works
  • The dough is made with a combination of flour, butter, and ice water, which results in a tender and flaky cookie.
  • The filling is made with a combination of pistachios, sugar, rose water, and cinnamon, which gives it a sweet and fragrant flavor.
  • The cookies are baked until golden brown, which gives them a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior.