SIMPLY SESAMES

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My kitchen counter is covered with these crispy crowd-pleasers at Christmastime. I make them for friends and family. I also add them to care packages our church delivers to area senior citizens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add flour; mix just until combined. Stir in coconut, sesame seeds and almonds. Chill for 15 minutes. , Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 2-in.-diameter roll. Wrap each roll in waxed paper, twisting ends to seal. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , Remove waxed paper. Cut dough into 1/4-in. slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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