Syrian Barazeq ( Sesame cookies)

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

• 2 ½ cups of plain flour
• ¾ cup of white sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ pistachio nuts, crushed
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• Water ( AS NEEDED)
• 1  ½ cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1  cup pistachio nuts, crushed

Preparation

Combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder then mix well. Add the melted butter and vanilla and mix with your hands until well combined.

Then add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until soft dough and keep aside for 10 minutes.

Make small balls with the dough. Press each ball gently to make a circle. Dip one side in the crushed pistachio, turn and dip the other side in the sesame seed press well here to hold the seeds in place.

Place them using a non-stick tray and bake at 300 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden in color

Remove and let cool before serving with coffee or tea.

Butheina Al-Nounou