Somali Cookies

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1 1/2 cups flour
1 ts. baking powder
1 ts. cardamom powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup butter; softened
1 Tbsp. water


1. Cream together the egg, butter, and sugar.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and cardamom; add to the butter-sugar mixture.
3. Mix until all the ingredients are blended.
4. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick.
5. Use a cookie cutter and place on a baking sheet.
6. Bake in a pre-heated 300 degree oven for 8 minutes.
7. Cool and store in a container or Ziplock bag.

NOTE: I bought a cookie gun to make these. It does take practice to make the cookies look nice. One good tip is to freeze the baking sheet before you put the cookie dough on it.

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    Asalamu alaikum looking forward to trying these Sister!Jazakallah khair.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    salam sis, i have few questions.
    what's the cup size? and can ghee be used instead of butter?
    jazekallah khair

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  3. TammyAugust 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    wa alaikum salam

    I use a standard measuring cup. Ghee should be ok, but it might taste different.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Jazekallah khair sis. the cup i have measures 8oz, is that size ok?

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  5. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    Jazekallah khair sis. the cup i have measures 8oz, is that size ok?

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  6. TammyAugust 26, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    sounds great
    don't forget though that a liquid measuring cup is different that a dry measuring cup.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 30, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    salam sis
    i managed to bake the cookies. I used ghee and alhamdulillah they were quite nice. i will try with butter next time.
    jazek allah khair!!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Salaam sis, just wanted to know, can you use any other spice instead of cardamom powder?? e.g ground cinnamon or cloves??? By the way, Masha'Allah love you site!!!! xxx

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    sorry, one more question, if i am using self-raising flour, do i need the baking powder still?

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Salam sis. i made this cookies and they turned out fantastic. thank you so much for your hard work.. WISH YOU N YOUR FAMILY HAPPY EID!!!!!!!!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    As'salamu Alaikum,

    These cookies turned out really good. My family and I didn't care too much for the cardamom taste. So I used ground cinnamon instead. They turned out very good!!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 24, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    As salaamu alaykum

    Masha Allah I am in love with your blog.. It has so much wonderful food for me to try to make for my hubby and children.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    MashaAllah is easy,I Will Try Today

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  14. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    how many cookies does it become

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