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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (12g)

Recipe makes 50 servings

Calories 67
Calories from Fat 40 (60%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 12mg 0%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.3g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 0.7g 1%

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Arabic Cardamom Shortbread (Gorayba)

Recipe #133292 | 40 min | 30 min prep | add private note
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By: lemoncurd
Aug 12, 2005

These cookies are made all over the Middle East. Each country and each household has their favourite recipe. The traditional shape is a horse shoe with the 2 ends pinched together and a nut is placed where they meet. I only do that if I am receiving guests or for a special occasion.

SERVES 50 , 50 cookies (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt ghee in a saucepan on the stove.
  2. 2
    Add icing sugar to ghee and mix till sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Add cardamom and gradually add in the flour and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Mix well. dough should not stick to your hand.
  6. 6
    Add more flour if necessary.
  7. 7
    Roll 1 tsp of dough at a time into balls.
  8. 8
    Place onto an oven tray, flatten slightly.
  9. 9
    Place a nut of your choice in the middle of each cookie.
  10. 10
    Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes, or until tops are cream.

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From: Chef #302958

On Dec 18, 2006

Lemoncurd, these cookies are beautiful. I made my own ghee for these, and was amazed at how simple it all was! Smooth and buttery with an exotic hint of cardamom, these will make a perfect addition to my Christmas cookie bags. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • From: Ranoush

    On Dec 11, 2005

    The cookies were WONDERFUL!!!This is my childrens favorite Arabic cookie. It was so simple to make. THANX

    2 people found this review helpful

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    From: Cookgirl

    On Dec 1, 2005

    Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous! Used walnuts and even though I used the cardamom, I also added about 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water. Thanks for sharing, Lemon! cg

    4 people found this review helpful

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    • From: BigFatMomma

    On Oct 14, 2005

    These are my all time favorite, and I usually make mine with almond extract. The cardamom is a nice touch! I just love the rich, buttery texture that the ghee gives the cookie. Thanks!

    3 people found this review helpful

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