Chinese Sesame Cookie
Delicate Chinese sesame cookies offer a not-too-sweet treat, ideal for serving with tea or coffee.
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Instructions
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Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
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In a separate large bowl, cream butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar, then beat in eggs and almond extract until well blended.
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Combine the sifted dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
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Shape the dough into two 10 to 12-inch logs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 325 F.
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Score and cut each chilled dough log into 3/4-inch pieces, yielding approximately 15 per log.
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Roll each piece into a ball, then coat it thoroughly in sesame seeds.
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Arrange the sesame-coated balls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie tray.
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Bake for 15 to 17 minutes at 325 F, or until the cookies lift easily and a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the cookies completely before serving or storing.