Italian Sesame Seed Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blends simplicity with flavor. With a crispy exterior and a nutty sesame seed coating, the cookies can charm any cookie lover’s heart. Baking the cookies is not only enjoyable but also a chance to impress friends and family with your baking skills.
For those needing substitutes, you can swap out shortening for butter or margarine for a richer taste, although the texture might slightly change. If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend could work, but ensure that your baking powder is gluten-free as well. Watching out for allergies is crucial; sesame seeds are common allergens, so be sure to inform anyone before serving the cookies.
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Italian Sesame Seed Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut in 1 cup of shortening until the mixture resembles cornmeal, which gives it a nice crumbly texture.
- In another bowl, mix together 3 beaten eggs and 1/4 cup of milk until well blended.
- Add the egg and milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until smooth and cohesive.
- Roll the dough into ropes and break off pieces about 1 1/2 inches long.
- Roll each piece in 1 cup of sesame seeds until they are nicely coated.
- Place the cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet, giving them space to spread.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until they turn a lovely golden brown.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 4 of 7:
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