![]() For those who don’t care for uber-sugary cookies, the good news is that this version is not especially sweet I discovered that the flavor seems to blossom in the company of a hot beverage – tea or Arabic coffee would be perfect. Paradise Sweets, the Middle Eastern bakery at 6739 5th Ave, was offering three kinds the day I stopped by: clockwise from left, pistachio, walnut and date.Ĭan a cookie actually melt in your mouth? These were wonderfully fragile, disintegrating into a crumbly powder like a Mexican polvoron: you’ll start with a bite, but you’ll want to finish with a spoon. Ma’amoul are shortbread cookies filled with a paste made from dried fruit, often dates but sometimes figs, or nuts, such as walnuts or pistachios they’re frequently associated with Ramadan but fortunately are available year round. ![]() ![]() (Click on any image to view it in high resolution.) It is known as “Sweet Eid” in contrast to Eid al-Adha, the “Salty Eid”, coming in June. Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is the Muslim holiday that signifies the conclusion of month-long Ramadan in 2023, it begins on the evening of April 20, but the date can vary a bit as it is subject to the sighting of the moon.
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