Description
Chocolate Pistachio Maamoul is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry filled with rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups semolina flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix semolina flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
- Form small balls of dough and create an indentation in each ball.
- Fill the indentation with melted chocolate and chopped pistachios.
- Close the dough over the filling, shaping it into a ball.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be dusted with more powdered sugar before serving.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pistachio Maamoul, Middle Eastern dessert, pastries