klecha date cookies - Eid cookies made with dates
You will love this Iraqi Klecha recipe which is made of date paste spiced with cardamom and cinnamon and wrapped in a crumbly pastry. Klecha is often enjoyed during special occasions like Eid or other festive gatherings.
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Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oil ( any neutral flavored oil like vegetable, avocado oil or corn oil )
1 cup lukewarm water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp instant yeast ( if using active dry yeast then mix 1 tsp of yeast with water, and sugar and active for 10 minutes and then add it to the flour )
1 tsp salt
Date filling:
2, 13 oz baking date
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Microwave the date filling ingredients for 1 minute so it’s easily spreadable
Egg wash:
1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp milk
Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 20-22 minutes, then broil on high until the tops are golden.