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Homemade mahlab cookies Calories
Buttery homemade cookies flavored with aromatic mahlab
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Homemade mahlab cookies (25 g) has 118 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.6 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Homemade mahlab cookies Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
118
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.6g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 5% · Fat 42%
Homemade mahlab cookies nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (25 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.03 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Homemade mahlab cookies?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 38 g | 179 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 55 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 282 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 353 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade mahlab cookies
How do you make homemade mahlab cookies?
Homemade mahlab cookies are made by mixing mahlab into a butter-based dough, shaping it, and baking until set. Recipes vary, but blending the spice with the flour before combining the wet ingredients helps distribute its distinctive aroma throughout the dough.
What is mahlab in homemade mahlab cookies?
Mahlab is a fragrant spice made from the kernels of a type of cherry stone. In homemade mahlab cookies, it adds a distinctive aroma often described as almond-like with subtle fruity notes; it is not the same as almond extract.
What does mahlab taste like in homemade mahlab cookies?
Mahlab gives homemade mahlab cookies a fragrant, slightly sweet flavor with almond-like and fruity notes. Its aroma is distinctive rather than strongly hot or peppery, so the cookies taste quite different from ordinary vanilla or chocolate cookies.
What can I use instead of mahlab in homemade mahlab cookies?
There is no exact substitute for mahlab in homemade mahlab cookies. A little ground cardamom can add fragrance, while almond extract changes the flavor in a different direction; use either sparingly rather than expecting the traditional mahlab taste.
Why are my homemade mahlab cookies hard?
Homemade mahlab cookies can turn hard if the dough contains too much flour, is overmixed, or stays in the oven too long. Mix only until the dough comes together and remove the cookies when the centers still look slightly soft.
Do homemade mahlab cookies use yeast?
Most homemade mahlab cookies are made with baking powder or another non-yeast leavener, and some recipes use no leavener. Yeasted mahlab doughs are also common in baked goods, but they usually produce a breadier texture than cookies.
How should you store homemade mahlab cookies?
Store homemade mahlab cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Keep the container in a cool, dry place; sealing warm cookies traps steam and can make their texture soft or damp.
Can you freeze homemade mahlab cookies?
Yes, homemade mahlab cookies can be frozen in an airtight container. Let them thaw at room temperature while still covered, which helps prevent condensation from settling on the cookies and affecting their texture.
Can you make homemade mahlab cookies without butter?
Yes, you can make homemade mahlab cookies with a suitable baking margarine or a recipe designed for oil, but the texture and buttery flavor will change. Replacing butter directly with liquid oil may make the dough softer and harder to shape.
What do you serve with homemade mahlab cookies?
Homemade mahlab cookies pair well with black tea, coffee, or milk. Their buttery texture and aromatic spice make them a simple snack on their own, so they do not need icing or an elaborate accompaniment.
Homemade mahlab cookies Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
0.73mg · 5% DV
Folate
17µg · 4% DV
Vitamin A
36.25µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4µg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.6mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
23mg · 1% DV
Homemade mahlab cookies Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade mahlab cookies
To burn the 118 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Homemade mahlab cookies?
Homemade mahlab cookies are buttery, sweet biscuits flavoured with mahlab, a fragrant spice made from the kernels of a type of sour cherry. They are associated with home baking across Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, where mahlab is also used in breads and festive pastries.
The cookies are usually tender and crumbly, with a warm, subtly almond-like aroma. In Turkey they’re often served with tea; elsewhere, they work well as a small treat alongside coffee or tea. They’re relatively rich in both carbohydrates and fat, at about 470 kcal per 100 g. Their buttery flavour pairs nicely with unsweetened drinks, and a single medium cookie makes an easy portion.
How Nutritious Is Homemade mahlab cookies?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Homemade mahlab cookies Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Homemade mahlab cookies Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade mahlab cookies Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Homemade mahlab cookies Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.57g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.7:1).
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