Kleeja (Saudi sugar-filled cookies)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the yeast to water with a tbsp of sugar and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Mix all dry ingredients together.

Step 3

Add the egg and oil and kneed on medium speed.

Step 4

Gradually add the yeast-water until a non-sticky dough is formed.

Step 5

Let the dough rest for 2-3 hours.

Step 6

Mix together the filling ingredients.

Step 7

Cut the dough into equal small balls, roll each ball a bit, add a teaspoon of filling inside, close it well and shape it into discs using a mold or hands.

Step 8

Add the kleejas on a baking tray and brush them with an egg wash.

Step 9

Bake them in a 180°C oven for 10-15 minutes until the bottom is golden then broil them for a few minutes until the top is golden brown.

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