A recipe for Sesame Cookies . Follow the simple recipe instructions for Sesame Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
3/4 c. Toasted sesame seeds2 1/4 c. All purpose flour
1 Tsp. Baking powder
1/2 Tsp. Baking soda
1 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Tsp. Vanilla
Extra flour for dusting
Egg yolk + 1 Tsp. water
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line 2 cookie sheets with parchment 2.Grind 1/2 c. toasted sesame seeds, save remaining for garnish 3. Combine ground seeds, sifted flour, baking powder and baking soda. 4. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar, until fluffy 5. Add
eggs one at a time, beat after each egg until again fluffy 6. Add vanilla, then add dry ingredients, a little at a time, mix well 7. Dust a pastry board or work surface, with flour, knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball 8. Form cookies by rolling 1 Tbs. dough into a ball, flatten slightly, place cookies 2 a part place in freezer for 20 min 9. Brush cookies with egg wash then gently press in the reserved sesame seeds 10. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 min until lightly brown 11. Remove from pan and cool. Enjoy Dgeign., "
