1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/2 c. sesame seed

In mixer bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar. Add one of the eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture alternately with whipping cream; beat well after each addition. Cover; chill 1 hour.

On a floured surface, using 1 tablespoon dough for each pastry, roll dough into 6-inch lengths. Shape into wreaths. Mix remaining egg and 1 teaspoon water. Brush pastries, top with sesame seed. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen.