Sesame Seed Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Butter two baking sheets.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   With an electric mixer on low, add butter until blended.

5. 5

   Whisk together the eggs, zest and vanilla and add this to the flour mixture and continue beating on low until a smooth dough is formed.

6. 6

   Pinch off a small pice of dough about the size of a small golf ball and roll it into a log about 2 inches long.

7. 7

   Roll the log into the fresh sesame seeds, pressing them lightly to stick.

8. 8

   Place the cookie on prepared baking sheets and continue forming the remaining cookies the same way, keeping 2 inches of space between each cookie.

9. 9

   Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

10. 10

    Cool and you can store in an airtight container.

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