1 c. sweet butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
5 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1 egg, beaten with 2 tbsp. milk

Cream butter until light. Add sugar and vanilla; beat well. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Sift flour and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture to form soft dough. Chill several hours or overnight. To form cookies, take scant tablespoon dough and roll into 3 1/2 inch long roop. Pinch ends together to form doughnut shape. Dip in sesame seeds; place several inches apart on greased baking sheet. Brush with egg beaten with milk. Bake at 3765 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on rack; store in airtight container. Yield 6 dozen.