Simple Sesames

This is a very simple recipe to make. The dough can be prepared ahead and baked when you are ready. I always get requests for the recipe for these. I "think" I got this from Bon Appetit years ago, but I'm really not sure.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 48 sesames

Ingredients

• 2  cups butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup sesame seeds
• 2  cups  shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped  almonds

Directions

1. In large mixer bowl cream butter.
2. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
3. Add flour and mix just until combined.
4. Stir in sesame seed, coconut and almonds just until well mixed.
5. Divide dough into thirds.
6. Place one third on long sheet of wax paper.
7. Shape into a long roll 2 inches in diameter.
8. Repeat with remaining dough.
9. Wrap and refrigerate until firm.
10. Preheat oven to 300°F.
11. Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices.
12. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets 30 minutes.
13. Remove to wire racks to cool.