Arabian Gulf Shortbread Cookies Ghiraybah
Delight your senses with Arabian Gulf Shortbread Cookies, also known as Ghiraybah—a classic Middle Eastern treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. These buttery cookies are delicately flavored with aromatic cardamom, giving them an exotic twist, while their soft, crumbly texture adds to their irresistible charm. Garnished with blanched almonds or pistachios, they make a stunning addition to any dessert table. Perfectly simple yet elegant, these cookies require just a handful of pantry staples and come together in under 35 minutes. Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of Arabic coffee or as a sweet snack, Ghiraybah promises to transport your taste buds to the Arabian Gulf with its rich flavors and timeless appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 20 whole Blanched almonds or pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Add the cardamom powder and mix to incorporate it evenly into the butter-sugar mixture.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour in small batches, mixing gently with a spatula or your hands after each addition. The dough should come together and form a soft, pliable consistency.
Divide the dough into equal portions, roughly the size of a walnut. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and slightly flatten it between your palms.
Arrange the flattened dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 cm of space between each cookie.
Gently press a blanched almond or pistachio into the center of each flattened cookie as a garnish.
Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. The cookies should remain pale in color and may have a very light golden hue at the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Be careful, as they are fragile when warm.
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
