Italian Sesame Seed Cookies

This recipe comes from inmamaskitchen.com. I had been looking for an easy sesame cookie recipe for a while because they are my husband's favorite cookie. These Italian sesame seed cookies are delicious with coffee. Dunking is not only acceptable, but recommended.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 3 dozen

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

Directions

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