Regina Cookies (Sesame Biscotti)

Crispy Italian Cookies...This recipe was posted by FavoriteFixins at GroupRecipes.I used butter instead of shortening. I haven't used milk,because the dough was smooth and soft without it.Also reduced the temperature , as they were browning quickly at the suggested temperature.

Regina Cookies (Sesame Biscotti)

* Prep. Time : 20 minutes
* Cook Time : 16 - 18 minutes
* Makes : 36 cookies

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup butter,chilled, cut in cubes
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds

• Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Cut in butter until the mixture resembles a coarse cornmeal. 

• Stir in the slightly beaten egg and vanilla gradually while mixing. Continue to mix until smooth and soft. 

• Break dough into small pieces and roll each piece between the palms of hands to form 2 inch lengths. 

• Flatten slightly and roll in sesame seeds. 

• Place on greased(or lined with paper) cookie sheets about 1/2 inch apart. 

• Bake at 350 F / 180 C for 18 minutes, or until cookies turn brown. 

• Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a minute.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely ,then store them in an air-tight container.

 

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