Traditional Moroccan Date Cookie

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Combine the baking powder, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, beating well. Mix in the milk and vanilla. Beat well. Add the chopped dates and walnuts and stir again to distribute them evenly.

Butter and flour a 9 inch cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

The Goods

Difficulty: ................. intermediate
Preparation: ............ about 45 minutes
Servings: ................. 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar or up to double amount
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose white
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dates pitted, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
1 x whipped cream

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