Mamul

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Lynz Real Cooking

Mamul is a traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is made for the Eid holidays twice a year. It has a lovely flour and semolina base and can be filled with spiced nuts or dates. There is a special wooden mold for making these cookies which can be found at Middle Eastern food stores. You can make them without the mold but must be creative. Traditionally rose water or orange blossom water is used in these cookies but the kids do not care for this so I have omitted it.

Ingredients

3 cups flour

1 cup semolina

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups butter softened

Filling

2 cups chopped walnuts, mixed with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 Tbs. water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix flour, semolina, sugar and butter in a mixer until well combined. Knead for 2-5 minutes.

Roll some dough into a ball and flatten it out in your hand. A funny little note- the ball is not as large as it might look in this picture. For some reason both Foof’s hand and the ball look enormous. The ball is the same size as an average ball of dough for a cookie! This will also depend on the size of the mold. These cookies do not spread out during baking.

Put a large spoon of nuts in the middle of the flattened dough and wrap edges around it, press together into a ball form. Sprinkle a little powdered sugar on mold to prevent sticking. Foof and the girls made these cookies and they said they put a little powdered sugar after doing a few cookies or if they saw them stick to the mold. Place in the mold and lightly press down. We want to get the imprint of the mold but do not want the cookie to stick in the mold.

Turn mold over and tap until cookie comes out.

Place in oven until light brown approximately 20 minutes.

Let cookies cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

253 thoughts on “Mamul”

milliethom on November 25, 2015 at 3:27 am said:

These look so mouthwatering, Lynn. Those pretty shells look like a shortbread-type of mixture, and I imagine the semolina will give them a really unique falovour. The nutty filling looks scruptious too. And all presented on that beautiful crockery. I’m going to have to find one of those moulds!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 5:40 am said:
  
  Thanks so much Millie!
  
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Somali K Chakrabarti on November 25, 2015 at 3:29 am said:

Mamul sounds interesting, looks delicious and tempting. 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 5:40 am said:
  
  It is very different!
  
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  - Somali K Chakrabarti on November 25, 2015 at 6:34 am said:
    
    I will look out for Mamul whenever I have Middle East cuisine.
    
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  - Somali K Chakrabarti on November 25, 2015 at 6:36 am said:
    
    I’ll look out for Mamul whenever I have Middle East cuisine.
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 6:40 am said:
      
      Thanks dear!!
      
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lapetitepaniere on November 25, 2015 at 4:08 am said:

These look absolutely delicious and perfect! 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 5:39 am said:
  
  Thanks so much:)
  
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Heather @ Sweet Precision on November 25, 2015 at 5:39 am said:

These look delicious and how unique Lynn! I’ve never used seminola before, is it coarser than regular flour? Thank you for sharing a new (delicious looking) dessert!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 5:45 am said:
  
  It is coarser than flour. thanks Heather
  
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  - Heather @ Sweet Precision on November 25, 2015 at 8:02 am said:
    
    I’ve seen it as an ingredient before but I’ve never used it, I’ll have to give it a try! I was also going to say the shape of these desserts kind of remind me French Madeleines a little bit… they’re so cute!!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 8:14 am said:
      
      oh that is true! They do look like Madeleines!
      
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Priceless Joy on November 25, 2015 at 6:29 am said:

Yummm, these look beautiful and sound delicious! I have never heard of seminola before either. I suppose you have to get this at a Middle Eastern store? Thank you for the recipe. 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 6:39 am said:
  
  semolina is used in making pasta so it is easily available at many stores. I got mine at my local grocery store in the specialty food sections. I hope you find it dear! As always thanks for visiting me!!
  
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  - Priceless Joy on November 25, 2015 at 8:48 am said:
    
    I probably won’t be making the cookies even though they look wonderful! I will have to look for that ingredient at the stores now just to satisfy my curiosity! Hahaha!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 8:50 am said:
      
      Haha let me know if you find it:)
      
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      - Priceless Joy on November 25, 2015 at 8:52 am said:
        
        Okay!
        
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sultanabun on November 25, 2015 at 7:12 am said:

Wow! Wonderful. Such pretty presentation. I’d like to find one of those moulds in my stocking!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 8:16 am said:
  
  haha I thought I could find one in my tiny town but no! I wanted to gift them to my friends!
  
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  - sultanabun on November 25, 2015 at 8:25 am said:
    
    It’s so inspiring to see something new and nice to have something to aspire to!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 8:29 am said:
      
      Thanks dear i just saw your mincemeat, my dad would love that!
      
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izza ifzaal on November 25, 2015 at 8:00 am said:

I wish there was semolina here so I could make it. Lovely job u did here

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 8:14 am said:
  
  Thanks! I bet there is? Maybe called a different name?
  
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  - izza ifzaal on November 25, 2015 at 8:36 am said:
    
    Yeah I check it 🙂
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 8:44 am said:
      
      Ok dear:)
      
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lynne hoareau on November 25, 2015 at 9:21 am said:

Lynn, these look delightful. What a cute mould ! I love nuts, so this will go down well. But, again, one will just not do, I can see myself munching on these in abundance 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 10:26 am said:
  
  hahaha Lynne, yes I know! It is hard to stay away!! It was difficult!
  
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FreeBryd on November 25, 2015 at 12:11 pm said:

Yummy, looks very interesting too!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 12:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks
  
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Maria Jansson Photography on November 25, 2015 at 12:56 pm said:

Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! I’ve tasted these delicious treats, years ago. I loved them. now I’ll have to get some semolina flour, and try your recipe. Thank you!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  I am so glad you like them! 🙂
  
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Jay on November 25, 2015 at 1:03 pm said:

Oh, I’ve never seen such a mould before!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  It is common in the middle east:)
  
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Kat Myrman on November 25, 2015 at 1:39 pm said:

I have never cooked with seminola. I may want to explore this flour. These look so pretty! Perfect for tea I would think! 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  Yes they are really different Kat, I will get on it and make the date ones and post that soon. They are easy to eat and go well with tea!
  
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Traveling Rockhopper on November 25, 2015 at 2:05 pm said:

They look beautiful and I’m sure they’re delicious! 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 25, 2015 at 2:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Carisa Adrienne on November 25, 2015 at 8:40 pm said:

Lynz, is there anything you can’t make!!??
You’re pics are more delicious than my actual food ❤️

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 26, 2015 at 6:38 am said:
  
  your so sweet Carisa!
  
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Freda @ Aromatic essence on November 25, 2015 at 9:28 pm said:

Just love your bakes , Lynn! this looks fabulous 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 26, 2015 at 6:36 am said:
  
  thanks dear Freda!
  
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Elaine @ foodbod on November 25, 2015 at 10:59 pm said:

Beautiful, great work 🙂 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 26, 2015 at 6:35 am said:
  
  thanks Elaine! 🙂
  
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Portia - From Within on November 26, 2015 at 6:04 am said:

I used to love these cookies when I lived in Qatar! Definitely going to make these for thanksgiving 😊

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 26, 2015 at 6:30 am said:
  
  Thanks Portia!
  
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Sophie33 on November 27, 2015 at 10:25 am said:

These cookies look so special & fun to make this way! Yummm!
Lovely fun photos too! x

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 27, 2015 at 12:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sophie!
  
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honestme363 on November 27, 2015 at 12:45 pm said:

Lynn, before I leave for my trip, I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving (I imagine you are celebrating?) and I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family 😊

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 27, 2015 at 1:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! I hope your trip is amazing! How exciting!!! Yes the 9 kids are here and my parents!!
  
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  - honestme363 on November 27, 2015 at 1:33 pm said:
    
    Oh good! I do hope you have a good visit!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on November 29, 2015 at 6:46 pm said:
      
      Can’t wait to hear about your vacation! 🙂
      
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Alyssa's Mommy on November 27, 2015 at 10:36 pm said:

I shouldn’t be looking at your blog while I’m hungry lol I’m getting more cravings!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on November 28, 2015 at 5:56 am said:
  
  haha thanks for visiting me!
  
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