Gluten Free Klaicha – Date Filled Cookies

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Gluten Free Klaicha - Date Filled Cookies
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Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup white rice flour
1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 pinch of celtic sea salt
1/2 cup rapadura sugar
9 ounces organic butter
3 teaspoons pure rose water
1/4 cup filtered water
9 ounces pitted dates
2 tablespoons organic butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
120
Sugar
7g
Fat
6g
Klaicha is a traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is often served during festive occasions like Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan. This gluten-free version of klaicha is made with a mixture of flours, including buckwheat flour, tapioca flour, brown rice flour, and white rice flour. The cookies are filled with a sweet date mixture that is made by cooking pitted dates in a bit of organic butter. The dough is then rolled out and cut into circles before being filled with the date mixture and baked until golden brown. These cookies are perfect for those with specific dietary restrictions or for anyone who wants a healthier version of this Middle Eastern classic.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the buckwheat flour, tapioca flour, brown rice flour, white rice flour, xanthan gum, and celtic sea salt.
3.In a separate bowl, mix the rapadura sugar, 9 ounces of organic butter, and pure rose water until well combined.
4.Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
5.Slowly add the water and knead the dough until it comes together.
6.Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
7.In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of organic butter over medium heat and add the pitted dates. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.Top half of the cookie circles with a spoonful of the date mixture.
9.Place another circle on top and press the edges to seal the cookies.
10.Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These cookies are gluten-free and vegan-friendly, making them suitable for those with specific dietary restrictions.

The date filling adds natural sweetness to the cookie without any extra sugar.

They are easy to make and can be stored for a few days in an airtight container.

CONS

The cookies may be a bit crumbly, so it’s important to seal the edges well when assembling them.

They can be a bit time-consuming to make, with several steps involved.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Buckwheat flour is a good source of fiber, protein, and nutrients like magnesium and manganese.
Tapioca flour is low in calories and high in carbohydrates.
Brown rice flour is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals like selenium and manganese.
White rice flour is low in fat and a good source of energy.
Dates are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins like B6 and K.

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