aunt pearl's sesame seed cookies (giuggiulena)

Name: Aunt Pearl's Sesame Seed Cookies (Giuggiulena)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) vegetable shortening; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) white sesame seeds (amount approximated)

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Anne Bruscato Nunez

Kansas City, MO

Updated on Oct 6, 2011

These are great for tea or coffee. They are meant to have a drier, harder texture, perfect for dunking.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 48 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 - eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups white sesame seeds (amount approximated)

How To Make aunt pearl's sesame seed cookies (giuggiulena)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with parchment.

Step 2

Mix everything *except sesame seeds*.
Step 3

Roll into small balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds and then roll balls into finger size.
Step 4

Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn.
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