Italian Sesame Seed Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sesame seeds

Preparation

Set racks in middle and upper part of oven. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Cream butter and sugar together.
Mix flour and baking powder together. Add to butter mixture, mixing well.
Stir in 1/2 cup water and mix to form dough.
Roll on floured board to about one inch thick.
Cut in pieces about 2 inches by 1 inch.
Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
Arrange pieces on a greased baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.
Store at room temperature in airtight tin or plastic container.