Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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40
servings
0.75 cup

sesame seeds

0.5 cup

honey

0.5 cup

pistachios

coarsely chopped

2 unit

eggs

1.5 cup

butter

1.5 cup

sugar

2.5 cup

all purpose flour

2 cup

wheat hearts

1 tbsp

semolina

2 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

salt

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare sesame seeds, honey, and pistachios in separate bowls.

Step 2
~4 min

Combine eggs, butter, and sugar in a food processor until smooth.

Step 3
~4 min

Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Add flour, wheat hearts (or semolina), baking powder, and salt to the bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~4 min

Knead the ingredients into a dough, adding a little water if needed.

Step 6
~4 min

Shape the dough into golf ball-sized spheres.

Step 7
~4 min

Dip each sphere into the bowl of pistachios.

Step 8
~4 min

Flatten the pistachio-covered sphere on a greased baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~4 min

Repeat the dipping and flattening process until all spheres are used.

Key Technique: Dipping
Step 10
~4 min

Brush each cookie with honey.

Step 11
~4 min

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the honey-brushed cookies.

Step 12
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 13
~4 min

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown.

Step 14
~4 min

Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure sesame seeds are fresh for best flavor.

Adjust honey amount to taste for desired sweetness.

Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Middle Eastern coffee or tea.

Offer as part of a dessert platter.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Labneh
Dates

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Syria, Lebanon

Cultural Significance

A traditional cookie often served during celebrations and holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Eid
Ramadan
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Holiday Baking
Celebration
Dessert
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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