Sesame Seed Cookies (aka Biscotti Regina)

Crunchy and delicious but not as dry as your traditional sesame cookie. One of my Mom's favorite cookies.

SESAME SEED COOKIES / BISCOTTI REGINA

• 3 Cups Flour

• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

• 1 Cup Sugar

• 1 Cup Crisco Butter Flavor Shortening

• 3 Eggs

• 4 Teaspoons Anise Extract

• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

• Sesame Seeds

Directions:

1. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour & 2 tsp baking powder.

2. In a mixer bowl, cream 1 cup sugar & 1 cup shortening.

3. Add 3 eggs & 4 tsp. anise extract & 2 tsp vanilla extract and mix well.

4. Add the dry ingredients & mix on low until blended.

5. Roll dough into 2-inch fingers, roll in sesame seeds and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until browned as desired.