Comments on: Middle Eastern Date-Filled Cookies (Ma’amoul)

By: marie

marie — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:57:00 +0000

Is it possible to use dried apricots for this filling–it just seems like a good idea?

By: Elizabeth Mars

Elizabeth Mars — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:59:36 +0000

Thanks for the lovely step by step photos. I love these cookies I also love the ones stuffed with walnuts as well.

By: Laila

Laila — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 16:21:54 +0000

Aaah, ma’amoul. I love this stuff! My parents are both Syrian and my grandma taught me how to make these cookies. When we make it, we make enough for 30+ people and give to all of our friends. Of course, we would always save a huge tin for ourselves to munch on for the next week or so. This brings back great memories about delicious Syrian foods and afternoons spent in my grandma’s kitchen. Thanks for the great post!

By: Erica Lea

Erica Lea — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:58:07 +0000

What a lovely story, beautifully written. Reminds me of learning to cook in my grandma’s kitchen. These cookies (and the tools used to prepare them) are so pretty! Beautiful post.

By: Sue T

Sue T — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:37:35 +0000

Thanks so much for the evocative story of learning the recipe in your mother-in-law’s kitchen! And the recipe sounds yummy!

By: Jamie @ green beans & grapefruit

Jamie @ green beans & grapefruit — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:46:34 +0000

Wow, these look gorgeous. I used to always get these in NYC at a falafel shop near Union Square but never knew what they were called–until now! Can’t wait to make them!

By: fardous

fardous — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:17:07 +0000

l lov them , i always buy them since i dont know how to make but now i know , i will try it soon ,thank u

By: Jayne

Jayne — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:00:18 +0000

I really love that you featured an exotic recipe. I bought myself a nice big pack of dates a couple days ago as they are now on sale. Also, that method of using a wooden mould is so familiar. Some traditional desserts and cookies here in Malaysia are also made like that. I should really try it out myself.