Sesame Seed Cookies

These cookies have just the slightest hint of anise, perfectly complementing the sesame & butter taste.

Yield: 34 cookies

Ingredients

• 15 tbsp butter
• 1-2 drops anise oil (Depending on how strong you want the flavor to be)
• 4 eggs
• 4 1/8 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk
• 100 grams sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.  Add the anise oil and let cool to room temperature.
2. Once cooled, add the eggs and whisk until creamy.  Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.  Add the butter/egg mixture and the vanilla and mix until it pulls together into a dough.  It should be a little sticky.
4. Divide the dough into 30 gram portions and roll into balls.
5. In a small bowl, combine the milk & whipping cream.  Dip the dough balls into the milk and then roll them in sesame seeds to coat.  Place on a baking sheet.
6. Bake at 425°F for 15-16 minutes, until lightly browned.  Cool on a wire rack.

Adapted from Simple.  Tasty.  Good.

I paired it with an orange liqueur ice cream for a full dessert.