Italian Sesame Seed Cookies (giugiuleni)

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well"

4 cups flour

1 cup sugar

3-1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cut into mixture:

1/2 lb. softened butter

2 large eggs, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

(Have a small bowl of milk - approx. one cup - on the counter for dipping. Also, have another bowl filled with sesame seeds - approx. 1-1/2 cups, more or less, depending on how loaded with sesame seeds you want these cookies.)

Pinch off scant Tblsp. of dough and shape into small 1-1/2" logs or 1" rounds. Dip quickly into milk and then dip into the sesame seeds, covering the entire cookie. Repeat until all dough is rolled out. Place cookies on parchment lined baking pans and bake for 20-25 minutes (depending on how dark you like them) until golden.