Toasted Sesame Cookies

About 2 1/2 dozen
Tara Tara Dechert

ingredients

  • 2 1/8 ounces (1cup) sesame seeds
  • 1 1/8 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon double acting baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg

directions

  • 1

    * About 2 hours before serving or up to 1 week ahead.

  • 2

    * In 10 inch skillet over medium heat toast sesame seeds until golden, stirring frequently.

  • 3

    * Remove from skillet and set aside.

  • 4

    * In large bowl, measure flour and remaining ingredients.

  • 5

    * With a mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until well blended, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.

  • 6

    * With wooden spoon, stir in 1/2 cup of toasted sesame seeds.

  • 7

    * Preheat oven to 350°.

  • 8

    * Shape 2 teaspoons of dough at a time into 2 inch long ovals (logs).

  • 9

    * Roll ovals in remaining sesame seeds.

  • 10

    * Place ovals 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

  • 11

    * Bake 20 minutes or until lightly brown.

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