Halwa Chebakia: Moroccan Sesame Cookies with Honey By The Spruce Eats


Halwa Chebakia (sometimes spelled chebbakia or shebakia) is a Moroccan sesame cookie which is shaped into a flower, fried and then coated with honey. Also known as mkharka, it's usually served during Ramadan and for special occasions. Chebakia are time-consuming to make. Most Moroccan women enlist the help of a sister, mother or friend for the preparation of a large quantity.
1 soup bowl full of golden unhulled sesame seeds, toasted
⅛ tsp Moroccan yellow colorant (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric)
Pinch of mastic or gum arabic grains, mixed with 1/4 tsp. of sugar and crushed into a powder
1 extra-large egg
¼ cup butter, melted
5 cups (4 lbs.) honey
½ cup golden unhulled sesame seeds, toasted, for decorating
Ingredients
1 soup bowl full of golden unhulled sesame seeds, toasted
⅛ tsp Moroccan yellow colorant (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric)
Pinch of mastic or gum arabic grains, mixed with 1/4 tsp. of sugar and crushed into a powder
1 extra-large egg
¼ cup butter, melted
5 cups (4 lbs.) honey
½ cup golden unhulled sesame seeds, toasted, for decorating
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