Italian Seed Cookies

My family has been making this traditional Italian cookie for years. My family expects these every Christmas, but they are good anytime!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 100 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons shortening
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup sesame seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, blend butter and shortening.
4. Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, making a soft dough.
6. Divide dough into 4 pieces.
7. Roll each piece into a long roll, about a 1/2-inch diameter; cut into 2-inch pieces.
8. Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
9. Place 1-inch apart on a baking seet.
10. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
11. Cool on wire racks.
12. Store in airtight containers.