Sicilian Sesame Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 dozen cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sesame seeds - toasted
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 eggs - beaten
- 4 tbs. butter - melted and cooled down
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F:
- Place the sesame seeds, single layer, in a large cast iron frying pan, and toast to a nice golden color.
- Remove and set in a shallow bowl.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs in a smaller bowl and stir in the melted butter and vanilla and add to the flour mixture.
- Stir together until well incorporated.
- On a clean, lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times until smooth. Divide dough into sections. Taking one piece, roll into a long rope, about ½ inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch logs.
- Fill a small bowl with cool water, dip each log in the water and then roll logs the toasted sesame seeds.
- Place on a non-stick baking pan or a pan lined with parchment.
- Bake 25 – 30 minutes or until a beautiful golden color is achieved.
- Place cookies on a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1