Ma'amoul
Ma'amoul are traditional Middle Eastern shortbread cookies, delicately filled with dates, walnuts, or pistachios, and often shaped into intricate patterns using special wooden molds. They are a beloved staple during festive occasions like Eid, Easter, and other celebrations across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and beyond.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are typically high in carbohydrates and fats due to their butter or ghee content and nut or date fillings, providing quick energy and some healthy fats. A single cookie generally contains around 100-150 calories, along with small amounts of fiber and minerals from the nuts or dates.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
Per 3 cookies (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The intricate designs on Ma'amoul are not just decorative; they traditionally indicate the type of filling inside, allowing guests to identify their preferred flavor. Nutritionally, the combination of semolina flour and nutrient-dense fillings like dates or nuts offers a more complex texture and flavor profile compared to many Western cookies.
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