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Sesame Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1¾ cups sesame seeds
¾ cup 2% milk
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times or until smooth. Divide dough into 8 portions. Shape each portion into a 24-in. log. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces.

3. Place sesame seeds and milk in separate shallow bowls. Brush pieces with milk, then roll in sesame seeds.

4.Place 2-in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until set and bottoms are lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8 Dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour 25 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Granny used to call these Giuggiuleni

 

 

 

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