sesame seed cookies

18 Pinches
Boston, MA
Updated on Dec 20, 2013

Another of nana's fantastic recipes, passed down from generation to generation.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 36 - 40 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, melted & cooled
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs, well beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk, plus extra for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups unbleached white flour
  • - sesame seeds

How To Make sesame seed cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Cream melted butter & sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Step 3
    Add 2 well beaten eggs & mix.
  • Step 4
    Add in milk, vanilla & baking powder, mix well.
  • Step 5
    Slowly add in flour as needed; mix until dough is soft but not sticky.
  • Step 6
    Remove from bowl and gently knead, adding more flour, if needed. Cover a let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Pour milk in a plate & sesame seeds in a separate plate.
  • Step 8
    Break off dough pieces the size of a walnut and roll in the palm of your hand.
  • Step 9
    Roll balls in milk, then in sesame seeds, covering all over generously.
  • Step 10
    Place bals on a greased cooki sheet and flatten slightly.
  • Step 11
    Bake on middle rack for about 15 minutes until slightly browned.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Flour
Keyword: #Cookies

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