Sesame Seed Cookies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame seeds, divided in halves
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/8 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Recipe

• 1 in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden brown, shaking skillet and stirring frequently to keep them moving. remove from heat and set aside.
• 2 measure flour and remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
• 3 with hand-held mixer at low speed, beat until well blended, occasionally scraping bowl. with spoon, stir in 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
• 4 using about 2 teaspoons of dough for each cookie, shape into ovals about 2 inches in length; roll in remaining toasted sesame seeds. place ovals about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake in preheated 350° oven for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. remove cookies to wire racks to cool. store in tightly covered container for up to 1 week.
• 5 makes about 36 sesame seed cookies.