Ma'amoul (Middle Eastern Date Filled Cookies) Recipe

Jump to RecipeMa’amoul cookies (aka Maamoul) feature a sweet spiced date filling stuffed into a rich, buttery, crisp cookie that’s somewhat similar to shortbread.Different cultures have different rites of passage.Like getting a driver’s license and graduating high school.Other rituals are religious, such as Confirmation and Bar or Bat Mitzvah.Or tribal, like land diving, tooth sharpening, and facial tattooing.There are also certain coming-of-age traditions that transcend cultural boundaries. Things like learning how to take care of yourself as an adult (such as cooking and house cleaning!). And learning a useful trade, whether it’s accounting, the practice of medicine, computer technology, hunting, etc.When Mike and I first got married and were living in the Middle East, I got to experience firsthand several Middle Eastern traditions and cultural norms. One of which is that the vast majority of women are absolutely fantastic cooks.Along with that, there are certain dishes that every Mi...