Date-walnut Maamoul Cookies

• 2 c flour

• ½ c semolina 

• 1 tsp baking powder 

• 170 gr “smart balance” “butter”

• Vanilla extract 

• ¼ c oil 

• 1 tsp orange blossom water mixed into ¼ c water

Filling:

• 300 gr pitted dates (or date spread)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp cardamom 

• ½ tsp clove

• ¾ coarsely crushed walnuts 

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a mixer. 

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix till it all forms together. Let it rest for at least an  hour or even a night. 

3. 3. Mix all of the filling ingredients

4. I used a special Maamoul mold but you can make the shape yourself (flatten a piece of dough, put the filling in the center and form a ball)

5. Bake for 40 minutes (380°)

6. Dust with powdered sugar