Sesame Twists

Elegant twisted butter cookies with a golden sesame seed topping. One of the shaped cookies Charlene makes in her strategic baking order.

Servings: 80 cookies

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
For topping: 1 egg
For topping: 2 T milk
For topping: Sesame seeds

Instructions

Cream butter with sugar for four minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour and baking powder and mix until all are combined.

Pinch off 1-inch balls; roll lightly by hand to 6-inch lengths. Fold ropes in half then twist. Place 1/2 inch apart on greased cookies sheet.

Topping: Beat together egg and milk; brush cookies with mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 80 cookies.