Tempting bite sized butter cookies rolled in sesame seeds and then baked.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sesame seeds
PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.