Sudanese Kahk - Sugar Coated Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

ground cardamom

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: mixed spice

Cinnamon is more commonly available and offers warmth.

Melt G on the stove or in the microwave.

In a whisking bowl, add melted G and yogurt, then mix.

Add baking powder, sugar, salt, sesame seeds, and ground cardamom to the flour and mix.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of anise extract to the mixture.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing by hand as the dough thickens.

Cover the dough and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough and cut into shapes using cookie cutters or a glass.

Transfer the shaped cookies to a baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 11 to 15 minutes until golden.

Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and sprinkle with icing sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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