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Ghraybeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)

Delicious ghraybeh, with an option to fill them with date paste. A simple homemade recipe—light, tender, and easy to prepare.

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5 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups ghee (or vegetable shortening)1 1/4 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractShelled pistachios, crushed, for garnish

Date filling

Date paste mixed with 1 tablespoon orange blossom water and 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter)For more delicious desserts see: Chocolate cupcake recipeFor Athmaliya (also called Basma) see this link Athmaliya (Basma)

Step 1

Cream the ghee and sugar with a tablespoon of vanilla until the mixture turns pale white.

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Chocolate cupcake recipe
Athmaliya (Basma)