Little Turbans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add tahini and vanilla.
4. 4
   Using a sifter, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves and add to wet ingredients.
5. 5
   Combine well.
6. 6
   Pour sesame seeds into a small bowl.
7. 7
   Make 2 tablespoon balls from dough, about 24 plus some, and roll in sesame seeds.
8. 8
   Top each with a raisin.
9. 9
   Place cookies about 2 inches from each other on non-greased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Bake for 11-13 minutes.
11. 11
    Do NOT over-bake.
12. 12
    The cookies need a little moisture to keep from crumbling apart.
13. 13
    Leaving the cookies on the baking sheet, cool on baking racks for 5 minutes before handling.
14. 14
    Again, to control the crumble factor.