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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 cups semolina
  • 1 dash salt
  • 3 tablespoons warm milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (unsalted)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a mixer, cream together the eggs, ghee and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the baking powder, flour, semolina and salt.
  4. Add this to the egg mixture and blend thoroughly.
  5. Add enough warm milk to form a soft dough.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the sesame seeds and honey.
  7. Cut dough into small'walnut-sized' pieces.
  8. Dip each ball into the chopped pistachios, then flatten to form a 2 inch round cookie.
  9. Place each cookie on a greased sheet.
  10. Cover each cookie with a drizzle of the sesame seed and honey mixture.
  11. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

780 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.3g 27% DV
Total Fat 40.4g 52% DV
Carbs 98.5g 36% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 21.9g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12427.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 440mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 142mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1819.5mg 100% DV
Iron 9.5mg 53% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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