Eid Dessert (Kleicha/ Klaicha) Iraq Origin ( Mamoul In Syria/Lebanon)

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Green
• 1/8 teaspoon aniseed Fennel
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pimento
• rose essence a few drops
• 125 grams dates
• 2 butter table spoon

1. Pre-heat oven at 170 degree centigrade
2. Sift the sugar and sugar in mixing bowl
3. Now add butter to it and mix well to make a smooth mixture
4. Add water to this mixture and knead well
5. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
6. Now chop the dates and heat with butter in a separate pan till dates soft.
7. Make small balls of dough and fill the date filling to it.
8. Make kleicha/Mamoul like shape by hand or using a mould.
9. Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes.
10. Cool on tray and then serve.

sugar, butter, water, cardamom powder green, aniseed fennel, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, pimento, drops, dates, butter

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Eid-Dessert-_Kleicha_-Klaicha_-Iraq-Origin-_-Mamoul-In-Syria_lebanon_-1654153 (may not work)