Sesame Seed Cookies III

Tempting bite sized butter cookies rolled in sesame seeds and then baked.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 102 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup shortening
• ¾ cup sesame seeds
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center and add eggs, 1/4 cup of milk and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece out into a long snake 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut snakes into 2 inch pieces. Dip each piece in remaining milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.