INGREDIENTS
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MAKES ABOUT 3 DOZEN
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During Eid, it is customary for people to drop in on friends and relatives, bringing cookies as a gift. Khader Masri, who gave us this recipe, classifies these cookies as petits fours. They're similar to ma'amoul, a round date- or nut-filled cookie c
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1 lb. pressed dates
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1 1/2 lbs. (6 sticks) unsalted butter,
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softened
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tbsp. vanilla extract
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3 cups flour
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2 cups toasted sesame seeds