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Ghraybeh

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Ghraybeh: Irresistible Shortbread Cookies

Ghraybeh are melt-in-your-mouth Middle Eastern shortbread cookies, perfect for tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup ghee or softened butter Ghee preferred for authentic taste
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Can use granulated sugar but may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water Can substitute with more rose water
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately for best results
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios Can substitute with walnuts or almond slivers

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Plastic wrap
  • kitchen scale

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghraybeh
  1. Cream the ghee or butter in a stand mixer for 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, rose water, and orange blossom water.
  3. With the mixer on low, gradually add all-purpose flour until just combined.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Shape the chilled dough into small balls and press a pistachio into each.
  6. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 15 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool completely on baking sheets before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ghraybeh are perfect for gatherings and can be customized with nuts or chocolate for a unique twist.

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