Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line 2 cookie sheets with parchment

2. Grind 1/2 c toasted sesame seeds, save remaining for garnish

3. Combine ground seeds, sifted flour, baking powder and baking soda.

4. In a mixing bowl, cream shotening and sugar, until fluffy

5. Add eggs one at a time, beat after each egg until again fluffy

6. Add vanilla, then add dry ingredients, a little at a time, mix well

7. Dust a pastry board or work surface,with flour, knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball

8. Form cookies by rolling 1 T dough into a ball, flatten slightly, place cookies 2" a part, place in freezer for 20 min

9. Brush cookies with egg wash then gently press in the reserved sesame seeds

10. Bake at 350 degrees, for 15-20 min until lightly brown

11. Remove from pan and cool.

Enjoy Dgeign.

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