Moroccan Sesame Seed Biscuits Recipe is so delicious, The recipe was quick an d easy and tasted fantastic. Serve for your family and friends, from ABS-CBN Food Entertainmnet, recipe from Jill Sandique

Makes 30 to 32 pieces

Ingredients:

2 cookie sheets

parchment paper

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled

3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

zest from 1 lemon

3 large eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1 cup confectioners’ sugar, for dipping the cookies

Method:

Place flour in a wok or sauté pan. Toast over low heat until pale brown (like polvoron). Cool completely. Divide into two

portions.

Preheat oven to 350°F (1 80°C).

Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Put together one portion of the toasted flour and the sesame seeds in the bowl of a food processor. Process into a fine powder. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add the sugar, baking powder and lemon zest. Toss well.

In another bowl, blend together eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients. Mix well. Knead until smooth, adding more of the remaining toasted flour if necessary.

Form into balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Drop into confectioners’ sugar. Lift gently then transfer to the prepared cookie sheets, with sugared side facing upwards.

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Store in an airtight container.