SESAME - ITALIAN QUEEN'S BISCUIT 
4 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. Crisco or other shortening
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk, 1 tbsp. at a time

Cut in with pastry blender (or 2 knives) first 4 ingredients; add shortening. Mix all the rest of ingredients thoroughly. Break dough into small pieces and roll each piece between palms, about 1 1/2 inches in length. Flatten rolls slightly and roll in sesame seeds. Place on greased cookie sheet 3/4 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

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Sesame - Italian Queen's Biscuit
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 Flora Perkins (Michigan) says:
Great favorite with my family. I have made every year for Christmas for years. Try rolling cookies in coconut, yum!

 

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