Lebanese Easter Cookies Delight

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lebanese Easter Cookies Delight.

1. Step 1

   Begin by melting butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

2. Step 2

   Once melted, stir in sugar and 1 cup of water, mixing until the sugar fully dissolves.

3. Step 3

   Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

4. Step 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine semolina flour and all-purpose flour.

5. Step 5

   Pour in the melted butter mixture along with black sesame seeds, yeast, cinnamon, mahleb, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and allspice.

6. Step 6

   Mix everything thoroughly for about 10 minutes until well blended.

7. Step 7

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for one hour.

8. Step 8

   While the dough rests, prepare three baking sheets by greasing them with nonstick spray or lining them with parchment paper.

9. Step 9

   In a small bowl, combine rose water and orange flower water, and in another bowl, pour warm water.

10. Step 10

    Once the dough has rested, transfer it to a floured surface.

11. Step 11

    Take approximately 1 cup of dough and knead it for a few minutes, using warm water to moisten your fingers as needed.

12. Step 12

    Dip the kneaded dough into the floral water mixture and continue kneading until it becomes soft and pliable.

13. Step 13

    Shape the dough into a rope about 12 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.

14. Step 14

    Cut the rope in half and form each piece into a wreath by pinching the ends together.

15. Step 15

    Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets and repeat with the remaining dough.

16. Step 16

    Cover the cookies with a clean towel and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.

17. Step 17

    When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

18. Step 18

    Remove the baking sheets from the refrigerator and let the cookies come to room temperature as the oven heats.

19. Step 19

    Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.

20. Step 20

    Enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as these treats bake to perfection!.