Kahk El Eid Recipe (Egyptian Eid Cookies)
Kahk El Eid is an Egyptian Eid Cookies that are usually served in Eid-el Fitr. They are so soft and melt in your mouth, more like not too sweet sugar cookies.
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 232kcal
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Maamoul mould
Ingredients
- 1 kg all-purpose flour
- 600 g ghee , melted
- 1 teaspoon dry yeast
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon kahk essence
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160C/ 320F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, sesame seeds, salt, instant yeast and kahk essence until combined (you can use a stand mixer or electric hand mixture).
- Now, add the ghee and mix for 2-3 minutes until well blended and the dough turns crumbly.
- Add in the milk and vanilla extract; mix (do not over mix).
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the dough and roll it in a ball, then place it on a baking sheet; repeat making balls (leave space between each one).
- Now, decorate your kahk, press gently into a Maamoul mould or use a kahk stamper.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Allow them to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure that your toasted sesame seeds are not too dark, which may ruin the flavor.
- Even though the Kahk has already been garnished with powdered sugar, dip it in some more sugar just before serving it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg