Klaychah Date Cookies

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This cookie is one of iraq's famous sweets. Recipe source: toronto star website. Time to make does not include 1 hour standing time. The time to make is an estimate. I didn't write it down when i made these cookies.

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Steps

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In saucepan , combine dates , butter , water , cardamom and cloves.

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Cook over low heat , stirring occasionally , 15 minutes or until dates become a paste.

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Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

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Meanwhile , in mixing bowl , combine flour , sugar , baking powder and salt.

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Make a well.

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Add shortening and milk.

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Knead into dough , adding more flour or milk if necessary.

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Divide dough into 4 parts then roll , one at a time , to about 1 / 4-inch thickness.

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Divide date paste into 4 parts and roll each out , between sheets of wax paper , to match dough size.

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Remove wax paper.

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Place date layer on dough.

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Roll into cylinder , jellyroll style.

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Slice rolls into 1-inch pieces and place on greased baking sheet.

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Bake in preheated 325f oven 35 minutes or until cookies begin to turn golden brown.

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Let cool.

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Ingredients

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dried dates, butter, water, ground cardamom, ground cloves, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk