Arabic Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Set aside boiled water and cool until lukewarm. Mix butter, shortening, coconut, oats, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with fingers until dough reaches the consistency of pie crust. Add lukewarm water and work into dough.
  2. Make dough into one inch balls. Flatten with a fork or fancy bottomed glass for imprint.
  3. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

844 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 60.7g 78% DV
Carbs 75.2g 27% DV
Fiber 5.9g 21% DV
Sugar 27g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19258mg 100% DV
Potassium 232.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 193mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Calcium 1572.5mg 100% DV
Iron 11mg 61% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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