Ghorayeba

A simple traditional Arabic recipe for cookies similar to shortbread. The wonderful flavor comes from the cardamom, which is fairly expensive, but very worth it. I actually prefer them without the almonds, but you might add them if you like.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 12 almonds, split (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in flour and cardamom until well blended. Pinch off tablespoonfuls of dough, and roll into a thin rope. Join the ends together in a circle, and place on a greased cookie sheet. Place almond halves on the joints where the circles come together.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies should remain white, but may turn golden at the very edge.