Sesame Ghoraybeh

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon liquid vanilla
• a pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
• 1 1/4 sticks butter at room temperature
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• cocoa powder for garnish - optional
• For more sweet recipes from Lubna, see Basbousa with Cream

Method

1. Mix the butter, oil, vanilla and the rest of the ingredients and rub them together.
2. Add the flour gradually and bring the dough together until you have a cohesive dough. You may need 3 cups or less of flour depending on the type.
3. Form the ghoraybeh dough into balls and shape them, then garnish with cocoa or leave plain as desired.
4. Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes — they do not need to brown, only to cook through.
   Timers: 15 min
5. Let cool before serving.