Chinese Sesame Cookies

These are very interesting cookies. This recipe was given to me from a friend, and ..unfortunately i dont know how many it makes because ive never made them personally. I know it makes quite a few cookies, but im really not sure and i havent been able to find out. Please ignore yield. If i figure out how many it makes i will let you know. If you figure it out, please...let me know so i can make the changes.. Or you can even make the changes. Ive tried them before, however.. And they are delicious ;-) prep time doesnt include the 6-8 hours chilling time.

Steps

Combine the flour , baking powder and salt in a bowl.

In a larger bowl.

Beat the sugar , butter , egg and vanilla.

Add your dry ingredients to the wet mixture and form a smooth dough.

Roll your dough into a cylinder about 12-inches long.

Divide the dough into two and cover with wax paper.

Place both pieces of dough in the refrigerator for approximately 6-8 hours.

You must do this step.

After refrigeration time is over , and you wish to make your cookies , preheat the oven to 350f.

Cut your dough into rounds about 1 / 3 of an inch thickness.

Continue by pressing each round into a plate full of sesame seeds.

Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow them to cool for a minute or two.

Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Store in air-tight containers.

Ingredients

pastry flour, salt, baking powder, superfine sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, sesame seeds