Ghorayebah (Butter Biscuits for Eid)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1

Yummy Ghorayebah (Butter Biscuits for Eid) Recipe to Celebrate Eid

by The Chefin Cookies

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

134

Sugar

Fat

10g

Ghorayebah are a traditional Egyptian butter biscuit that are commonly prepared during the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr to celebrate the end of Ramadan. These biscuits are made with simple ingredients including flour, butter, sugar, and baking powder, and are studded with whole cloves for a pop of flavor. These delicate biscuits are served as a sweet treat with tea or coffee, or as part of a larger spread for Eid celebrations.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Whisk the confectioners' sugar and ghee together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and baking powder.
3.	Mix in the flour, a little at a time, until the dough comes together.
4.	Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into balls. Press a clove into each ball and place on ungreased baking sheets.
5.	Bake in preheated oven until bottoms are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

PROS

These buttery biscuits are soft, sweet and melt-in-your-mouth.

Perfect to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with family and friends.

CONS

These cookies are high in saturated fat and should be consumed in moderation as a treat, not as a regular snack.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Ghorayebah cookies may not be the healthiest snack, the use of ghee (clarified butter) in these cookies can provide a source of healthy fats and vitamins. It is important to note that the use of ghee as a dietary fat should be balanced with overall calorie intake from other sources.

	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 cup ghee ( clarified butter )
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	2 cups all-purpose flour , or as needed
	30 whole cloves