Sesame Anise Melts Recipes

SESAME HALVA

Steps:

• Heat sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until slightly toasted.
• After toasting cool them.
• Put these sesame seeds in the food processor and blend them completely.
• Add tahini, sugar, honey, allspice and cinnamon in this blend and again pulse the food processor until a thick (nearly solid) mixture is obtained.
• Place this thick mixture in the refrigerator and allow it cool for about 15 minutes or until firm.
• Cut it into squares and serve.

SESAME ANISE MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the lard and sugar. Stir in the egg and anise seeds. Add dry ingredients, mix well. Put the sesame seeds into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll them in the sesame seeds to coat. Place them 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten the balls slightly using the bottom of a glass.
• Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

25 ITALIAN COOKIES LIKE GRANDMA MADE

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep some Italian cookies in 30 minutes or less!