Anise and Nigella Seed Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• a pinch of vanilla
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons anise (seeds)
• 1 tablespoon nigella (black) seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• This delicious anise and nigella seed ka'ak recipe is from our friend and cook on Shou Tabkhin Today:
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• Click on Batoul's name to visit her profile on our site and see her recipes
• For more from Batoul, see Shuaibiat with cream
• To make the Shammi meshabbak click the link

Method

1. Mix the ingredients together, add the liquids and knead into a dough.
2. Shape the dough as desired, or form into rounds.
3. Place the pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Top each piece with extra anise, nigella seeds and sesame as desired.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat on the middle rack — about 10 minutes.
   Timers: 10 min
6. Brush or brown the tops slightly if desired.
7. Let cool to room temperature before serving.