Lenore's Sesame Seed Cookie Recipe
presented by Albergo Allegria Bed & Breakfast

3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 lb. sesame seeds
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together flour & baking powder into a large bowl; rub in butter &
vegetable shortening with fingers until crumbly. Add sugar, eggs, milk
& vanilla; mix together with hands to form a smooth dough. Roll dough
1 1/2 tsp. at a time into small logs. Moisten with water, roll in
sesame seeds. Place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (until firm & light).
Yield: 3 1/2 dozen.