Saudi Date Sweet (With Gluten Free Option)
This delicious sweet with surprise you as to how good it tastes. It's just perfect along with a glass* of tea masha Allah. - A strongly brewed tea is traditionally served in small glasses throughout the Middle East. I'm sure this would be wonderful as a treat during Ramadan as well. Modified from a recipe found on http://www.yasalamcooking.com.
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READY IN: 12mins
SERVES: 16
YIELD: 16 date sweets
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4 - 1⁄3cup all-purpose flour (For gluten free I prefer the larger amount of flour, I use a mix of white rice flour and half the am)
- 1 1⁄2
- 4tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons brown sugar
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DIRECTIONS
- On medium heat in a 9-inch skillet add butter. Add walnuts and mix until lightly toasted. Add cardamom, brown sugar, soft dates and flour. With a wooden spoon mix until nuts and dates are covered. Remove from heat.
- Place your hand in a plastic bag and shape mixture into walnut size ball shapes.
- Enjoy with tea or coffee or devour like we do, alone right away!
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