Algerian Helouwa Ta Aba Lemon Or Sesame Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Algerian Helouwa Ta Aba Lemon Or Sesame Cookies

• Plain Flour
• 2 large eggs
• Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Sunflower Oil
• Lemons, Zest Of
• Egg
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds (for sesame cookies)

How to Make Algerian Helouwa Ta Aba Lemon Or Sesame Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the dough in half.
7. **For the Lemon Cookies:** Add the lemon zest and juice to one half of the dough and mix well.
8. **For the Sesame Cookies:** Shape the other half of the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Roll each ball in sesame seeds.
9. Place the cookie dough balls (both lemon and sesame) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
10. Bake for 20-28 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. For softer cookies, remove from oven at 20 minutes.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.