Sesame Seed Cookies

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup sesame seed
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Adapted from tastebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

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Heat oven to 375°F. Heat 1/2 cup butter and the sesame seed in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (watch carefully so mixture does not burn); remove from heat. Remove 2 tablespoons sesame seed; drain. Reserve remaining sesame seed mixture for frosting.
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2. Mix 2 tablespoons sesame seed, 1/2 cup softened butter, the granulated sugar, egg and water in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
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3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar.
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4. Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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5. Mix remaining ingredients and reserved sesame seed mixture until spreadable. Spread frosting on cookies.