How to Make Zainab's Fingers or Maamoul Cookies

A wonderful recipe for making Zainab's Fingers, or maamoul, fried and coated in syrup. Try this maamoul recipe and you're sure to love it.

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500 grams flour500 grams coarse semolina1 teaspoon yeast2 tablespoons ground anise1 teaspoon kaak spice1/4 teaspoon masticA pinch of salt1 1/2 cups vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon cinnamonApproximately 500 ml milk (you may need a little less or more, depending on the semolina type)5 large cups sugar2 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon vanilla1 tablespoon lemon juiceRose waterOrange blossom water

Method for preparing the syrup

Step 1

To prepare the maamoul, divide the dough into small balls the size of walnuts. Then roll each ball by hand into a finger shape.

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