Author Notes
There's a long and convoluted story surrounding these cookies. If you want the entire story check it out at http://www.mywellseasonedlife.com/sicilian-christmas-cookies/ Trust me these are good and have a history. —Judy at My Well Seasoned Life
Ingredients
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3 1/2 cups
flour
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3/4 cup
sugar
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3/4 tablespoon
baking powder
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1
stick butter cut into cubes
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3
eggs
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1/4 teaspoon
vanilla
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1
egg beaten for wash
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1 + cups
sesame seeds
Directions
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Add dry ingredients into a food processor and pulse until mixed.
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Add butter to processor and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse corn meal.
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In a separate bowl beat 3 eggs and vanilla until mixed.
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Turn processor on and add eggs. Mix just until blended. Remove the dough from processor and knead until flour is incorporated. Don't over work dough.
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Roll to your favorite shape, coat with egg wash and sprinkle with colored sugar or sesame seeds.
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Bake in 350 oven for about 12-15 minutes.
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