Italian Sesame Seed Cookies

• unsalted butter, at room temperature↗1⁄2 cup
• granulated sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗3 teaspoons
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• sesame seeds↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set racks in middle and upper part of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar together.

3. 3

   Mix flour and baking powder together. Add to butter mixture, mixing well.

4. 4

   Stir in 1/2 cup water and mix to form dough.

5. 5

   Roll on floured board to about one inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut in pieces about 2 inches by 1 inch.

7. 7

   Roll each piece in sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Arrange pieces on a greased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool on wire rack.

11. 11

    Store at room temperature in airtight tin or plastic container.