Sesame Cookies

Name: Sesame Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. solid shortening; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp. almond extract; 2 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 egg yolk; 2 Tbsp. water; 1/4 c. sesame seed

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. solid shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp. water
1/4 c. sesame seed

Directions

1

In large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
2

Add egg and almond extract; beat until well blended.
3

Sift flour with salt and baking powder.
4

Add to creamed mixture.
5

Mix well to shape each cookie; press a ball of dough between your palms to make a 2-inch round.
6

In a small bowl beat egg yolks with water. Brush egg yolk mixture on one side of each round, then dip coated side in sesame seed.
7

Place cookies 2-inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet, seeded side up.
8

Press down gently on each ball. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned at 350°.
9

Transfer cookies to wire rack and let them cool completely.
10

Makes 60 cookies.