ITALIAN SEED COOKIES

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My family has been making this traditional Italian cookie for years. My family expects these every Christmas, but they are good anytime!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 100 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons shortening
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend butter and shortening.
  • Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients, making a soft dough.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a long roll, about a 1/2-inch diameter; cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
  • Place 1-inch apart on a baking seet.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Store in airtight containers.

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