sesame seed cookies

Recipe by
Lucca Rossi
Boston, MA

Another of nana's fantastic recipes, passed down from generation to generation.

yield 36 - 40 cookies
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For sesame seed cookies

  • 1 c
    butter, melted & cooled
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs, well beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk, plus extra for coating
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3 1/2 - 4 c
    unbleached white flour
  • sesame seeds

How To Make sesame seed cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2
    Cream melted butter & sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • 3
    Add 2 well beaten eggs & mix.
  • 4
    Add in milk, vanilla & baking powder, mix well.
  • 5
    Slowly add in flour as needed; mix until dough is soft but not sticky.
  • 6
    Remove from bowl and gently knead, adding more flour, if needed. Cover a let rest for 15 minutes.
  • 7
    Pour milk in a plate & sesame seeds in a separate plate.
  • 8
    Break off dough pieces the size of a walnut and roll in the palm of your hand.
  • 9
    Roll balls in milk, then in sesame seeds, covering all over generously.
  • 10
    Place bals on a greased cooki sheet and flatten slightly.
  • 11
    Bake on middle rack for about 15 minutes until slightly browned.

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