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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My family has been making this traditional Italian cookie for years. My family expects these every Christmas, but they are good anytime! Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
4 tablespoons butter |
4 tablespoons shortening |
2 large eggs, beaten |
1/4 cup milk |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
3/4 cup sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, blend butter and shortening.
4. Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, making a soft dough.
6. Divide dough into 4 pieces.
7. Roll each piece into a long roll, about a 1/2-inch diameter; cut into 2-inch pieces.
8. Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
9. Place 1-inch apart on a baking seet.
10. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
11. Cool on wire racks.
12. Store in airtight containers.
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