Sesame-Almond Cookies

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SESAME-ALMOND COOKIES

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Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c FILIPPO BERIO Brand Olive
-Oil
1 Strip lemon peel (2")
4 ts Sesame seeds
1/2 c Dry white wine
1 t Grated lemon peel
1 t Grated orange peel
1/3 c Sugar
1/2 c Sliced almonds
3 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Ground cinnamon

1. Heat oil, 2" strip lemon peel and sesame seeds in
large skillet over medium heat until seeds are lightly
browned. Remove from heat; cool.

2. Remove lemon peel strip. Pour oil and sesame seeds
into large bowl. Add wine, grated lemon and orange
peels, sugar and almonds; stir.

3. Combine flour and cinnamon in small bowl. Add to
oil mixture gradually, stirring well. Gather dough
into ball; knead once or twice until smooth. Set aside
to rest for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350'F. Divide dough into 18 equal
pieces. Roll each into a ball and flatten about 3"
across and 1/4" thick. Place on lightly greased baking
sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned and
firm. Cool on wire rack. Store in covered container.

Makes 18 cookies.



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