We love a good traditional cookie recipe, but we also like to try something new, maybe put a new twist on something old. Such is the case with these buttery and delicious Eid cookies, or Egyptian sweet cookies. We’ve put our own little spin on what is a centuries-old cookie recipe. The original itself is easy too, but has a few ingredients that we don’t usually keep on hand; to modify, we use melted butter instead of ghee, and add cinnamon and nutmeg for a hint of warmth and spice to the cookie.

Egyptian sweet cookies are made even more amazing with a heavy dusting of powdered sugar. And from time-to-time we like to add a little filling, such as chopped pistachios, walnuts or dates. You’ll definitely want to put these into tins or wrap them in cellophane to share because this recipe makes a ton of cookies! The history behind these cookies is all about celebration, so take a few to share with family and friends at your next special occasion!