Iraqi Cuisine
Iraqi Date Kleicha (Date-Filled Pastries)
Iraqi Date Kleicha – Traditional cookies stuffed with spiced date paste, a classic heritage treat prepared for festive occasions.
65 min
Total Time
10 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Iraq
Origin
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour 4 cups
- Ghee 1 cup
- Date paste 2 cups
- Ground cardamom and sugar 1 tsp
Instructions
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1
Knead the flour with ghee until a soft dough forms.
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2
Mix the date paste with ground cardamom and sugar to make the filling.
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3
Shape the dough into small discs and fill each with the date mixture.
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4
Bake until the tops are lightly golden.
