Maamoul: Stuffed Date-Orange Cookies
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound pitted soft Medjool dates
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2 tablespoons water
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Pinch fine salt
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1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, plus about 1/2 to 2 cups more for dusting
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Pinch fine salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), plus 2 tablespoons
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2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil, such as canola
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1/4 cup milk
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1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped (other nuts can be substituted)
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1/3 cup golden raisins
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3 tablespoons apricot jam
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Pinch fine salt
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1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
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1/3 cup quince jam
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Pinch fine salt
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