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Sesame Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup shortening

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla (may add anise to taste, start with ¼ tsp)

6 cups flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

3 eggs

½ cup milk

2 cups sesame seeds

Utensils:

Measuring cups and spoons

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Cookie scoop

Stand or hand mixer

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Recipe Instructions


Kitchen Safety Tips:

Always use an oven mitt!

Be sure to add any attachments to your mixer before you plug

them in.

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place sesame seeds in a bowl.

Pour milk into another bowl.

Step 2: Cream

Add powdered sugar and shortening to stand mixer and beat with paddle attachment for 3-5 minutes.

Add vanilla and stir to combine.

Step 3: Eggs

Add eggs into the mixer one at a time, mixing completely between each addition.

Step 4: Dry Ingredients

Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Add dry ingredients to stand mixer gradually, as it continues to mix. The dough will start to stick to itself. If your dough is too dry, add a little milk.

Step 5: Sesame Seeds

Use the cookie scoop to ensure each cookie is the same size. Once you have a dough ball, roll it into a nugget shape. Dip dough nugget into milk, then into the sesame seeds to fully coat the cookie. Line cookies on to the baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake & Enjoy!

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Check the bottoms to ensure they are golden brown. You may need to bake them for 5-10 more minutes depending on size.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!!