Sesame Anise Melts

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup lard
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
  • 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2
    Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the lard and sugar. Stir in the egg and anise seeds. Add dry ingredients, mix well. Put the sesame seeds into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll them in the sesame seeds to coat. Place them 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten the balls slightly using the bottom of a glass.
  3. 3
    Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

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