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Kleicha

Kleicha — country by country

Iraq's swirled date cookies, perfumed with cardamom — the scent of Iraqi Eid.

Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.

🇮🇶 Iraq

65 min

Rolled like tiny scrolls of date paste, kleicha crosses every Iraqi table — Muslim and Christian holidays alike.

What makes it special

The pinwheel swirl: date paste with cardamom rolled inside a yeasted dough, glazed with egg yolk.

Full recipe