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Dubai Chewy Cookie

Irresistibly Chewy Dubai Cookie Recipe You Must Try Today

Experience the soft, chewy texture of the Dubai Chewy Cookie, a delightful no-bake treat that combines a rich filling with an indulgent exterior.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Kataifi Adds a chewy texture and a nutty bite.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Provides rich flavor.
  • ½ cup Pistachio Cream Can be swapped for almond cream.
  • whole strawberries Strawberries (optional) Wrap in filling for a fruity surprise.
Cookie Exterior
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder Provides deep chocolate flavor.
  • ½ cup Milk Powder Boosts richness of the dough.
  • 2 cups Marshmallows Key to the chewy shell.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For melting with marshmallows.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • medium pan
  • Skillet
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium pan, add 1 cup of kataifi, and stir until golden for 5-7 minutes. Mix in ½ cup of pistachio cream and freeze for 15 minutes.
  2. Divide the filling into 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls, optionally wrapping them around whole strawberries.
  3. Sift together ¼ cup of cocoa powder and ½ cup of milk powder. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and add 2 cups of marshmallows, melting for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Fold the melted marshmallow into the sifted dry ingredients until a thick, smooth dough forms. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Shape the cookie dough into pieces, flatten, fill with a filling ball, and roll into a smooth cookie. Dust with cocoa powder.
  6. Chill formed cookies on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use low heat when melting marshmallows. Cookies should be chilled before serving for best texture. Experiment with different fillings for variations.

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