Sesame Pecan Wafers

By pumpkinpassion

Ingredients

• 1 c. Butter
• 2/3 c. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 1 3/4 c. All purpose flour
• 1/2 c. Sesame seeds
• 1/2 c. Ground pecans or almonds
• 2 oz Semisweet chocolate
• 1/2 tsp. Shortening

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on high for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla, beat until combined. Beat in flour then add sesame seeds, and pecans/almonds.

Divide dough in half, if too sticky wrap each half in waxed paper and chill 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8th inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 mins. (lightly browned).

Chocolate drizzle:
In a saucepan heat chocolate and shortening over low heat until melted. Drizzle over cookies, let set.