Lebanese Easter Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds butter
• 4 cups white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 9 cups semolina flour
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons quick rise yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground mahleb
• 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup rose water
• 1/4 cup orange flower water
• 1 cup warm water