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Giuggiulena Cookies (Sesame Seed Cookies) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup sugar
8 ounces Crisco
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2-3 cups sesame seeds
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º
Mix together sugar and Crisco until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then add to above mixture.
Pinch off small amount of dough, dip it in water and roll into sesame seeds.
Place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper, repeat with rest of mixture.
Bake 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.

 

 

 

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