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Iraqi Kleicha<\/h1>\n

Resembling tiny pinwheels, those date filled round -shaped kleicha are a staple treat in Iraqi households around Eid! They would go so well with coffee or tea and would round out a cookie assortment. They are a bit of a project to make but worth every minute of it.<\/p>\n

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If you haven\u2019t baked with dates, I tell you kleicha is a very good start, the end result is so worth it \u2013 you will love adding these to your holiday buffet! They are the perfect cookies to make ahead, and you would happily want to make them again and again.<\/p>\n

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What is Kleicha?<\/h2>\n

Two crispy dough sandwiched liberally with a date paste then the whole thing is rolled into a log. When sliced, the date creates an interesting pattern. But still don\u2019t obsess if yours doesn\u2019t form a perfect pinwheel, they are meant to have that rustic look! They are a staple treat in Iraqi households around Eid and would make a light, refreshing addition to your holiday dessert platter, though a bit of a project to make but worth every minute of it.<\/p>\n

What type of dates are best to use in making kleicha?<\/h2>\n

Use fleshy, soft and moist dates like Omani, Khudri or Medjool dates, and avoid any dry type, since you are going to transform them to a soft paste.<\/p>\n

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What is Kleicha?<\/h2>\n

Two crispy dough sandwiched liberally with a date paste then the whole thing is rolled into a log. When sliced, the date creates an interesting pattern. But still don\u2019t obsess if yours doesn\u2019t form a perfect pinwheel, they are meant to have that rustic look! They are a staple treat in Iraqi households around Eid and would make a light, refreshing addition to your holiday dessert platter, though a bit of a project to make but worth every minute of it.<\/p>\n

What type of dates are best to use in making kleicha?<\/h2>\n

Use fleshy, soft and moist dates like Omani, Khudri or Medjool dates, and avoid any dry type, since you are going to transform them to a soft paste.<\/p>\n

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How to make a vegan Kleicha!<\/h2>\n

As you must have noticed in the ingredient section that most of the items used are vegan, except for butter in the filling and egg wash before baking. To make it a vegan kleicha use neautral oil like sunflower or canola oil to replace butter. As for the egg wash, I would recommend you mix together two tablespoons of almond milk with one tablespoon of maple syrup and brush the kleicha discs before baking!<\/p>\n

What makes this kleicha recipe distinctive?<\/h2>\n

Apart from the fragrant date filling, the dough is flaky and crispy; the recipe has been handed down to me by my sister Susan (read the story below) She has tasted and tested loads of kleicha cookies, but this remained her favorite, and it is my new favorite too!<\/p>\n

How to store kleicha<\/h2>\n

Make sure kleicha cookies cool completely before storing. Store them at room temperature in an air-tight container and they will last for 1 week. To prolong the shelf life freeze covered with cling film.<\/p>\n

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Iraqi Kleicha<\/h2>\n\n