Description
A delicious pastry filled with chocolate and pistachios.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Take small pieces of dough and flatten them in your palm.
- Add a spoonful of chocolate and chopped pistachios into the center.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and shape into a ball.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Try using different nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pistachio Maamoul, Middle Eastern dessert, pistachio pastry