Kileche | Kleicha (Assyrian Holiday Cookies) Hildas Kitchen Blog

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar ((divided))
• 10 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp cardamom
• 1½ tsp nigella sativa seeds
• 2 cups unsalted butter ((melted))
• ⅓ cup plain yogurt ((room temperature))
• 3 medium eggs ((beaten))
• 1½ cup ground walnuts
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar ((may reduce to ½ cup))
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp rose water ((optional))
• 16 ounce date paste
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium eggs ((beaten))
• 2 tbsp whole milk