Desserts & Bakery
Ghorayebah (Melt-in-Your-Hand Egyptian Butter Cookies)
Ghorayebah – delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies made with just ghee, flour, and powdered sugar.
35 min
Total Time
12 servings
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Arabic
Origin
Ingredients
- ghee (samna balady) 2 cup
- powdered sugar 1 cup
- all-purpose flour 3 cup
Instructions
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1
Beat the ghee and powdered sugar together until light and pale.
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2
Gradually add the flour and gently knead just until combined.
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3
Shape the dough into small balls and arrange them on a baking sheet.
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4
Bake at a low temperature until set, without letting them brown too much.
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