Grandma Margaret's Sesame Thins

Grandma Margaret's Sesame Thins photo
Makes 8 dozen cookies
MargaretMargaret

My son Charlie’s grandmother, Margaret used to make these cookies and I began making them every Christmas. They are a mild, delicate cookie.

ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup sesame seed

directions

  • 1

    Sift flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

  • 2

    Cream butter with sugar, beat in egg and vanilla.

  • 3

    Stir in flour mixture, 1 cup at a time.

  • 4

    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.

  • 5

    Roll 1 teaspoon of batter into a small ball. Roll in sesame seeds.

  • 6

    Place two inches apart and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden.

notes

These cookies can also be rolled in red or green granulated sugar.

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