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Kac Kac/Somali Cookies

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Kac Kac/Somali Cookies

The famous Somali cookies, Ka'Ka…actually written as Kac Kac in Somali because they pronounce the letter 'c' as the arabic letter 'ain'. Really tasty crispy lil tidbits…most enjoyable with tea/coffee.
Servings 3 Dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour sifted
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/8 cup butter melted (2 tbsp.)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. warm milk
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, gently blend the sifted flour, salt, and baking powder.
    In a separate bowl, mix the butter, sugar, and egg. Add the milk to the butter/sugar mixture and mix.
    Add mixture to the flour and knead until smooth dough is formed. Cover with a damp towel and let rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
    Roll out to ¼ inch thick piece.
    Cut into shapes. Some people cut it into diamond shapes or squares. Deep fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
    Enjoy!

Join the Conversation

  1. I tried these and they were good. The sweetness was perfect for me- not too overwhelming but still sweet.

  2. sis salam how many tsp baking
    sis salam how many tsp baking powder can we replace butter with ghee

  3. Any one here? My dough became
    Any one here? My dough became really sticky! Super sticky i’ d say.how do i work it out.I am letting it rest for 40min now.how will i shapen cut if its still sticky.

    1. That is so strange as this
      That is so strange as this dough needs just a tiny bit of moisture. Did you add too much? Sprinkle some flour and knead it in then try shaping them. But please try to follow the ingredients list exactly for best results next time.

  4. It says 1 cup flour in ur
    It says 1 cup flour in ur recipe. Isnt it suposed to be two. I’ll post the pic on fb to let u knw hw it came out.

  5. Since I tried this recipe it I’ve never gone wrong and the family loves them so much. Simple, easy, quick and yummy. Thank you.

  6. Since I tried this recipe it I’ve never gone wrong and the family loves them so much. Simple, easy, quick and yummy. Thank you.

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