1000 and 1 night cookies using a Thermomix
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Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Arabian nights with these delightful '1000 and 1 Night Cookies'. Inspired by the rich flavors of the Middle East, these cookies boast a sweet blend of pitted dates, crunchy almonds, and vibrant pistachios, all wrapped in a buttery embrace. Each bite is like a mini adventure, where spices like cinnamon and a hint of mixed spices dance on your palate. Legend has it that these cookies were created to honor Scheherazade, the clever storyteller of 'One Thousand and One Nights', who captivated her king with tales that lasted through the night. So, whether you're sharing stories of your own or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to add a sprinkle of magic to your day!
Ingredients
- 80 g Pitted date
- 80 g Almond
- 200 g Flour t45
- 130 g Butter
- 180 g Brown sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Cinnamon powder
- 0.25 Teaspoon(s) Four ground spice
- 60 g Shelled pistachio
Steps
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add 80 g of pitted date in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 2sec / 0°C / Speed 7.
- Add 80 g of almond in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 2sec / 0°C / Speed 7.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a salad bowl cover with towel.
- Add 200 g of flour t45 in the food processor bowl.
- Cut in pieces, and add 130 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Add 180 g of brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder, 1 pinch(es) of salt, ½ teaspoon(s) of cinnamon powder, ¼ teaspoon(s) of four ground spice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 40sec / 0°C / Speed 4. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add the reserved date-almond mixture.
- Add 60 g of shelled pistachio in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Form 14 dough balls (Ø 3-4 cm) and place 7 balls on each of the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 4 cm apart.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 10min to 15min.
- Let cool on the trays. Serve the cookies or store them in an airtight container.
