ITALIAN SESAME SEED COOKIES

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These golden cookies, recommended by Joan Humphreys of Ellicott City, Maryland, are light inside, chewy outside and really showcase the flavor of sesame.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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