Sesame Seed Cookies I

Sesame Seed Cookies I Italian cookies rolled in sesame seeds

• Step 1

  Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender-or work with your hands – until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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• Step 2

  Add anise oil (optional) small amount for it is very strong, to 1/2 cup of the milk and add to flour mixture. Gradually add more of the milk mixing until dough holds together.

• Step 3

  Pull off small portions of dough and roll between palms of the hands into a roll about finger size. Roll in sesame seeds. Seeds stick better if put in sugared water and taken out and put on a clean lintless cloth. Roll on cloth with seeds, then flatten out too about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch strips, place on ungreased baking sheet.

• Step 4

  Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove, cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Per Serving: 136 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 14.4g; fat 8.2g; cholesterol 0.3mg; sodium 2.2mg.