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Ghoraibi- Butter Cookie Recipe
Ghoraibi are butter cookies from Lebanon. They
are not too sweet because is cut by a blanched almond that rests on top. These
cookies are easy to make and a perfect for tea or coffee. They are completely
white, and are sometimes served at wedding because the color represents the
purity.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups blanched almond halves
- 1 teaspoon clear almond extract
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat butter on
mixing bowl for 5 minutes, or until fluffy. Cream in sugars. Add almond
extract. Slowly add in flour. If you do not have a heavy duty stand mixer,
you may want to mix in half of the flour with the mixer, then the remaining
with a spoon.
You don't want to burn out the motor on a hand
mixer.
Chill in the refrigerator for up to one hour.
Roll out chilled cookie dough on a floured surface. Roll into a rope that is
1 1/2 - 2 inches thick.
Cut diagonally into diamond shapes.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Place one almond in the center of each cookie.
Bake for 12 minutes. Remove and cool on cooling rack.
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