aunt pearl's sesame seed cookies (giuggiulena)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Anne Bruscato Nunez
Kansas City, MO

These are great for tea or coffee. They are meant to have a drier, harder texture, perfect for dunking.

(2 ratings)
yield 48 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For aunt pearl's sesame seed cookies (giuggiulena)

  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    white sesame seeds (amount approximated)

How To Make aunt pearl's sesame seed cookies (giuggiulena)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • 2
    Mix everything *except sesame seeds*.
  • 3
    Roll into small balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds and then roll balls into finger size.
  • 4
    Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn.

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