Aunt Anne's Sesame Cookies

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After trying my hand at countless sesame cookie recipes, my Italian girlfriend shared her Aunt Anne's recipe and I knew my search had ended! Basically an anise flavored butter cookie covered in sesame seeds. The smell when removing them from the oven is wonderful!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
17 mins
Total Time:
32 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
5 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 1 egg, room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons anise extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup milk, or as needed

  • 1 cup sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and anise extract until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well incorporated. If you are using a stand mixer, let the dough mix for another minute to add lightness to the dough. The dough will be soft, but will hand roll easily.

  3. Pinch off pieces of dough slightly smaller than a walnut, and roll them into small logs. Dip in milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place cookies one inch apart on a cookie sheet. Cookies will not spread very much.

  4. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottom and sides of cookies are lightly toasted. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
4g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 22mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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