Sicilian Sesame Cookies
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 9:25am

Ingredients




1 cup sesame seeds
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons butter (½ stick)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1 Preheat oven 350 degrees: 2 Spread sesame seeds in single layer on pan and bake until golden – 8-10 minutes. 3 In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar baking powder.  In small bowl, stir together eggs, softened butter, and vanilla.  Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until blended. 4 Transfer dough to lightly floured surface.  With hands, knead dough five or six times until smooth.  Divide dough into quarters.  Roll 1 piece into a 24 inch long rope:  with knife, cut into 2-inch logs. 5 Fill small bowl with water.  Dip each log in the water and roll in the toasted sesame seeds until completely coated.  Place logs 1 inch apart, on ungreased cookie sheets. 6 Bake until golden brown 30-35 minutes.

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Adapted from Good Housekeeping Favorite Recipes – Cookies!
These cookies are so special to me since they bring back so many wonderful memories.
Enjoy!