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Ingredients
- 150 grams of butter, softened (2/3 cup)
- 10 egg yolks
- 250 grams of flour (2 1/4 cups)
- 250 grams of powdered sugar (2 1/4 cups)
- 100 grams of walnuts or almonds, finely diced, I recommend almonds (1 cup)
- 150 grams of raisins, soaked in warm water and drained (1 cup)
- 100 grams of figs, finely diced or plum jam - I recommend the jam (1 cup)
- 60 grams sesame seeds (1/2 cup)
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