A giant cookie with dates sandwiched inside

Traditionally, ma’amoul is a very short, stout and delicately carved cookie made by using traditional wooden moulds bearing a specific geometric design. It sits like a relic on silver trays, marking the end of Ramadan and welcoming Eid, a symbol of celebration, a taste of belonging – it is a small, golden memory, crumbling sweetly on the tongue, echoing across generations.

Inside, is the heart: a filling of velvety mashed dates or ground pistachios or walnuts, often dusted with cinn