25 Nov 2015 – Italian Sesame Cookies

Ingredients:
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup of shortening ( Crisco solid)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Sesame seeds
Directions:
  • Cut the shortening in pieces.
  • Beat slightly 2 eggs.  Add to the eggs: 1/2 cup of milk.
  • Combine the dry ingredients and mix together.  Pinch off a small amount of dough and roll in your hands.  Shape into the size of a finger & taper at each end.
  • You may also shape into balls or crescent shapes.
  • Roll cookies in the sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.