Syrian Cookies Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth Syrian cookies are a family tradition, passed down from neighbor to neighbor! Originally baked to celebrate a new baby, I recently resurrected this treasured recipe for Christmas, adding a festive touch with food coloring. Get ready to impress your loved ones with these incredibly delicious and easy-to-make cookies! Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 889.8 kcal
Protein 18g
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Ingredients for Syrian Cookies

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How to Make Syrian Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Using a teaspoon, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

160g

Fat

42g

Carbs

32g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Syrian Cookies?

Syrian Cookies takes about 32 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 17 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Syrian Cookies?

Syrian Cookies has approximately 889.8 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 79 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Syrian Cookies?

The key ingredients for Syrian Cookies are Margarine, Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Oil, Eggs, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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