Saint Barbara Cookies Lebanese

Traditional lebanese cookies for saint barbara's day

In mixer bowl , beat cooking oil into butter until blended , beat in sugar.

Add orange juice , baking powder and baking soda , mix well.

Add flour , a little at a time , to make a soft dough.

Shape dough into 2-inch ovals and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

Cool pastries on rack.

Meanwhile prepare natif topping: in a saucepan , combine the 3 / 4 cup sugar , honey and 1 / 2 cup water , bring to a boil.

Boil gently , uncovered for 5 minutes.

Dip cooled pastries into the warm syrup.

Sprinkle immediately with nuts.

Dry on wire rack.

cooking oil, butter, sugar, orange juice, baking powder, baking soda, all-purpose flour, honey, walnuts