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Recipe for Sweet Dough Cookies (Ghoriba)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Shape and Coat the Cookies:
- Once the dough is chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies should have a cracked appearance on the surface.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, give them an additional dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
These cookies are wonderfully soft on the inside with a slight crisp on the outside, and the powdered sugar adds a beautiful sweet finish that makes them irresistible. Perfect for teatime or as a treat for special occasions!
