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Hab el hal (Cardamom Cookies)

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Hab el hal, or cardamom cookies are the perfect cookie to eat with coffee or tea. The cardamom really makes a unique flavor for a cookie. Children will love these cookies that come from Palestine.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 cup milk

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375. Cream together eggs, sugar, and butter in a medium mixing bowl.

Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cardamom. Slowly add to egg/butter mixture and mix well. Add milk to form dough.

Roll out dough on lightly floured surface. You want the dough to be about 1/8 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to make shapes.

Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

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RE:, Member susu0327

It doesn't say so in the recipe but I suggest refridgerating the dough at least half an hour before cutting them into shapes.. this will help firm it a bit before you cut into them, making it all easier! It won't be as soft, and it will be easier to handle. I have to say I haven't tried the recipe yet but will be tonight! It sounds delicious.

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