How to Make Ghorayebah (Butter Biscuits for Eid) - A Step-by-Step Guide

It’s that time of the year again when the smell of delicious Eid treats fills the air. Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast, is a joyous occasion celebrated by Muslims all over the world. And no celebration is complete without the traditional sweet treats that are savored during this special time. One such treat is Ghorayebah, a classic Middle Eastern butter biscuit that is a staple on the Eid dessert table.

Ghorayebah, also known as Eid butter biscuits, is a simple yet delig...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar and ghee together until creamy; stir in vanilla extract and baking powder. Add flour in small batches until dough is thickened and combined.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten slightly and press a clove into the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until ivory, 10 to 20 minutes. Cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 10mg