Arabic Cookies
July 9, 2007 
Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles
I found this recipe on http://www.allrecipes.com . The woman who posted it said she got it from a woman from Lebanon. I don’t remember seeing these cookies while I was there, but with the ingredient list, it sure sounds similar to those I would pick up at the market. The recipe for these cookies states that it makes about 160 small cookies. Perfect for a party, or to freeze ahead.
1 cup butter, 1 cup shortening, 1 cup shredded coconut, 4 cups rolled oats, 2 cups white sugar, 4 cups all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup boiling water.
Set aside boiled water until luke warm. Mix butter, shortening, coconut, oats, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with fingers until dough reaches the consistency of pie crust. Add luke warm water and work into the dough.
Make dough into one inch balls and flatten with a fork or fancy bottomed glass for an imprint design. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. This sounds really similar to another Lebanese cookie recipe I have kicking around, only that one is for filled cookies. I’ll try to post that one as well.