Arabian Gulf Shortbread Cookies (Ghiraybah) Recipe

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Arabian Gulf Shortbread Cookies (Ghiraybah)
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Directions:

  1. First of all, sifting is an important part which must not be left out or the cookies will not turn out the right texture so be sure you have a sieve.
  2. If need be, chill samneh or butter in refrigerator if too soft. (It should be somewhat soft just not very soft)
  3. Put samneh in mixing bowl and beat until light. Gradually add sifted icing sugar, beating until very creamy and light.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  5. Sift flour and fold into butter mixture. Knead lightly until smooth. (Don't overdo it) If kitchen is hot, chill dough in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  6. Roll pieces of dough into balls the size of a walnut and place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Flour hand lightly if necessary. Top half or all with a slivered almond. (I like to do half with the nuts and half with the dusting of icing sugar after cooled).
  7. Bake in the preheated moderately slow oven for 20-25 minutes until very lightly coloured. Cool on baking sheets. Dust the other half without the almond slivers with icing sugar. (Makes for a pretty presentation of the mixed biscuits on a platter) then remove. These are very delicate biscuits and must be handled carefully.
  8. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 520.16 Kcal (2178 kJ)
Calories from fat 277.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.85g 47%
Cholesterol 75.71mg 25%
Sodium 89.51mg 4%
Potassium 86.16mg 2%
Total Carbs 54.53g 18%
Sugars 7.69g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 7%
Protein 6.27g 13%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 18.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 529.62 Kcal (2217 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.41g 47%
Cholesterol 77.09mg 25%
Sodium 91.14mg 4%
Potassium 87.73mg 2%
Total Carbs 55.52g 18%
Sugars 7.83g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 6.39g 13%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 19.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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