SESAME SEED COOKIES
Growing up I was Greek Orthodox. When a member of the church or loved one of a member of the church had passed away, it was custom to make these cookies. Trays of these cookies were brought and family members stood behind tables as you went from table to table giving condolences to the family members and taking a cookie....
Provided by Muna Escobar
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine the sugar, salt, anise & baking powder.
- 2. Add the anise extract, eggs & flour. Mix well.
- 3. Add 6 cups of flour first to make a soft pliable dough. If needed add more flour 1/4 cup at a time.
- 4. Scoop out 1/4 cup fulls.
- 5. Roll each about 6"-7" long.
- 6. Pinch edges to make a nice donut shape.
- 7. Dip the tops of each one into sesame seeds.
- 8. Place on ungreased baking sheet about 2" apart.
- 9. Bake at 350' for about 6 minutes for a soft cookie or longer for a crispy cookie.
- 10. ***If you don't want to go through the step of making them into doughnut shape, simply take the 1/4 cup fulls of dough. Roll into ball. Flatten slightly with a glass then dip in sesame seeds.
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Daniel Hendricks
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cookies. The sesame seeds add a nice touch of nuttiness and crunch. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Jamal Umeri
[email protected]These cookies are a great snack or dessert. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
David Kapembwa
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Raitshil
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The sesame seeds give them a nice crunch, and the chewy interior is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Stephanie Emery
[email protected]I've been looking for a good sesame seed cookie recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. The cookies are delicious and they look really impressive too. I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Nasirimtiaz Nasir
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can use different colored sesame seeds to make them festive for different occasions.
Brantley Lucas
[email protected]Not a big fan of sesame seeds, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The sweetness of the cookie balances out the bitterness of the seeds, and the chewy texture is really nice. I'll definitely be making these again.
dissanayaka gedara
[email protected]Love, love, love these cookies! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them. The sesame seeds give them such a unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Terri Chu
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the cookies turned out great! I've tried other sesame cookie recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just like I like them.
Jakaria Mazi
[email protected]These sesame seed cookies are a delightful treat! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and the sesame seeds add a lovely crunch. I especially love the chewy texture, which makes them a perfect snack or dessert.