2 1/4 cups Flour 1 1/4 tsp Baking powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 cup Butter, softened 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1 Egg 2 tbsp Brandy or Milk 1 tsp Vanilla 1 Egg Yolk + 1 tbsp Milk beaten together 3 tbsp Sesame Seeds
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, set aside. In a large bowl combine butter and sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, brandy, vanilla and beat well after each addition. Add flour mixture /cup at a time blending will after each addition. Roll 1 teaspoon of the dough on a sparingly floured surface into a 6-inch rope. Fold rope in half, twisting 2 or 3 times. Pinch ends together. Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets. Brush with egg and milk mixture. Sprinkle cookies with the sesame seeds. Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated 375oF oven until golden. Cool on rack. Store in an air tight container at room temperature. Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.
