Any one in the mood for St. Josephs sesame cookies? St. Josephs sesame cookies Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 12 minutes. Makes: About 50 cookies 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup sesame seeds, spread on a large plate 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together flour and baking powder in small bowl; set aside. Beat butter and sugar in bowl of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until well blended. 2. Beat egg whites in small dish with fork; set aside. Spread sesame seeds on plate; set aside. Pinch off walnut-size piece of dough; shape into ball using palm of hands. Dip in egg whites; roll in sesame seeds. Place on greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake until firm, about 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:31:18 +0000