
Sesame, pecan and date cookies
These take their inspiration from maamoul, a date and nut-stuffed butter cookie popular throughout the Middle East. Swap the pecans for any other nuts you have to hand and the fennel seeds for spices such as the same amount of anise or half the amount of cardamom. Once baked, the cookies will keep well in a sealed container for up to five days, so they’re perfect for making ahead
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