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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 batch 778g Recipe makes 1 batch) The following items or measurements are not included below: orange flower water
Calories 3615
Calories from Fat 1694		(46%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 188.2g	289%
	Saturated Fat 84.1g	420%
	Monounsaturated Fat 72.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 325mg		108%
Sodium 897mg		37%
Potassium 1019mg		29%
Total Carbohydrate 449.4g		149%
	Dietary Fiber 17.6g	70%
	Sugars 232.9g
Protein 47.5g		95%
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Egyptian El Menenas (Almond Paste Cookies)

Recipe #375838 | 50 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Debbie R.
Jun 6, 2009

This is from "Best of African Cooking". I haven't made it yet. A date variation is included below.

1
Add sugar to the almond paste; mix well. Add 1 teaspoons orange flower water and cinnamon to taste (at least 1/2 tsp). Blend well into a smooth paste.
2
In a bowl, combine melted butter with flour. Add the other teaspoons of orange flower water. Knead into a dough that holds together. Do not add any water unless absolutely necessary.
3
Form balls about 1.5 - 2 inches round. Make a depression in the center of each ball with your thumb. Fill hole with almond paste.
4
Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until nicely browned. Sprinkle with grandulated sugar.
5
VARIATION: A date filling can be substituted for the almond one. Chop 1/2 lb. pitted dates and combine into a paste with 4 T. soft butter.