Assyrian Holiday Cookies

Ingredients

• 6 cups flour
• 4 sticks of butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup ghee
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 packets of yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Room temperature water
• 2 large eggs
• 2-3 cups milk (warm or room temperature)
• 4 packages of dates
• 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
• Optional: 4 cups walnuts (if desired for variety)
• 2 eggs
• Vanilla extract (a few drops)