Selloh

Description
This snack is often served during Ramadan in Morroco, but their nutritious goodness make them a healthy snack every time.
 * This makes about 40.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * ½ cup whole wheat flour
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ½ cup powdered sugar
 * 1¼ cups whole blanched almonds, toasted
 * 1 cup unhulled sesame seeds, toasted
 * 2 tablespoons aniseed, toasted
 * 2 tablespoons honey
 * ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
 * ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Put a large pan over medium-high heat and toast both of the flours together in batches.
 * 2) You have to stir this frequently to prevent danage to the flour.
 * 3) Do this for about 10 minutes with each batch until it turns lightly golden.
 * 4) Then, put it in a large bowl with the cinnamon and the sugar.
 * 5) Stir vigorously.
 * 6) Blend the almonds, sesame seeds, and aniseed for a few minutes, in a blender, until they are fine and then add them to the flour mixture before stirring in the honey and butter.
 * 7) At this point, mix it with your hands to get the correct texture.
 * 8) Do that for 5 to 10 minutes.
 * 9) Roll a small ball of the mixture between your palms.
 * 10) Coat them in powdered sugar to finish them off.