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Barazek – Pistachio and Sesame Cookies

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Crisp, buttery Middle Eastern cookies coated with toasted sesame seeds on one side and crushed pistachios on the other. Barazek are thin, delicate, and nutty treats traditionally enjoyed with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for coating sesame seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and honey until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft dough.
  5. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix sesame seeds with sugar and water to lightly coat them.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
  9. Dip one side of each cookie in the sesame seed mixture.
  10. Press the opposite side into chopped pistachios, flattening slightly to adhere the nuts.
  11. Place cookies sesame-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  12. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  13. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes shaping easier.
  • Use roasted sesame seeds for deeper flavor.
  • Cookies will be slightly soft out of the oven but crisp up as they cool.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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