SESAME SEED COOKIES I

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Sesame Seed Cookies I image

Italian cookies rolled in sesame seeds

Provided by Connie Lombardo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups shortening
¾ cup milk
.063 teaspoon anise oil
2 ounces sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender-or work with your hands - until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add anise oil (optional) small amount for it is very strong, to 1/2 cup of the milk and add to flour mixture. Gradually add more of the milk mixing until dough holds together.
  • Pull off small portions of dough and roll between palms of the hands into a roll about finger size. Roll in sesame seeds. Seeds stick better if put in sugared water and taken out and put on a clean lintless cloth. Roll on cloth with seeds, then flatten out too about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch strips, place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove, cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

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