Date Cookies (Kleicha)

Iraqi date cookies called Kleicha are considered to be the national cookie of Iraq. Iraq is one of the top three producers of dates in the world. This is a traditional recipe and there are many variations. The dough comes out like a puff pastry and the cookie reminded me of nazook, which was one of my favorite desserts from Armenia. This recipe is pretty quick and easy and if you have any left you can freeze them. They are pretty darn tempting though right out of the oven. We enjoyed them with hot cup of black tea. A perfect ending to our Iraqi meal.