Sesame Cookies(Italian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sesame seed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease cookie sheets.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Cream shortening.
Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
Add eggs; beat until smooth.
Beat in vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients and beat well.
(Dough should be stiff.)
If necessary, add 2 more tablespoons of flour.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Divide into quarters and roll out (roll in the sesame seed) on floured board.
(Roll as rope 1/2-inch diameter, cut in pieces about 1 to 2-inches long.)
Bake 15 minutes until golden.
Enjoy.