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How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)

Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.

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1 cup samneh (clarified butter/ghee)2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup powdered sugarA pinch of vanillaFor more of Alisaar’s sweets see Macaron Dessert

Step 1

Mix the flour, vanilla and powdered sugar, then add the samneh and rub it in with your fingertips without kneading.

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