Klaicha Iraqi Date Cookies

For Zaar World Tour 6.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 3  teaspoons orange flower water
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 8  ounces dates, pitted
• 2  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Sift flour and sugar; cut in butter.
2. Mix orange flower water and water together.
3. Pour in butter mixture; knead until smooth.
4. Let dough rest 35 minutes.
5. Chop dates small. Simmer in pan with butter until dates are soft, REALLY low, stir.
6. Pinch off dough size of walnut.
7. Roll out flat; add teaspoon of date mixture; roll up around; score with fork pretty pattern.
8. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.