These cookies are inspired by kahk, a traditional cookie made in Egypt to celebrate the holiday Eid al-Fatr.
HEAT AND LINE: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
WHISK: In large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners’ sugar, sesame seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
MIX: Add melted ghee, milk, and vanilla to flour mixture. Use rubber spatula to stir until no dry flour is visible and soft dough forms.
PORTION: Use your hands to roll dough into 24 balls (about 1 level tablespoon each). Place dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between dough balls.
PRESS AND PATTERN: Gently flatten each ball. Use side of fork to firmly press diamond crosshatch pattern in each cookie.