Palestinian women bake traditional cookies filled with dates

- Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth and pliable dough. This can take about 10-15 minutes. If the dough is too dry, add more milk or water a little bit at a time. - Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least an hour, allowing it to rise slightly and become more workable. 2. **Preparing the Filling:** - In a separate bowl, mash the seedless dates until they form a smooth paste. You can use a food processor for a finer consistency. - Mix the date paste with ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a small amount of olive oil or melted butter to enhance the flavor and make the filling more manageable. 3. **Shaping the Ka’ak:** - Divide the dough into small, even balls (about the size of a walnut). - Flatten each ball into a small disc in the palm of your hand. - Place a teaspoon of the date filling in the center of the disc. 

- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and seal it, forming a ball again. Gently flatten the filled ball and shape it.