Growing up I was Greek Orthodox. When a member of the church or loved one of a member of the church had passed away, it was custom to make these cookies. Trays of these cookies were brought and family members stood behind tables as you went from table to table giving condolences to the family members and taking a cookie....
Provided by Muna Escobar
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine the sugar, salt, anise & baking powder.
- 2. Add the anise extract, eggs & flour. Mix well.
- 3. Add 6 cups of flour first to make a soft pliable dough. If needed add more flour 1/4 cup at a time.
- 4. Scoop out 1/4 cup fulls.
- 5. Roll each about 6"-7" long.
- 6. Pinch edges to make a nice donut shape.
- 7. Dip the tops of each one into sesame seeds.
- 8. Place on ungreased baking sheet about 2" apart.
- 9. Bake at 350' for about 6 minutes for a soft cookie or longer for a crispy cookie.
- 10. ***If you don't want to go through the step of making them into doughnut shape, simply take the 1/4 cup fulls of dough. Roll into ball. Flatten slightly with a glass then dip in sesame seeds.
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[email protected]These cookies are delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Ranjana Bhandari
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of sesame seeds, so I knew I would love these cookies. I wasn't disappointed! They were so flavorful and the sesame seeds gave them a unique twist.
Igbo Chinomso
[email protected]These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the subtle sweetness and the sesame seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.
Björn Pettersson
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Ansar Ullah10
[email protected]I was expecting these cookies to be more flavorful, but they were actually pretty bland. I might try adding some spices or extracts next time.
SuchAnoob 300
[email protected]These cookies are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either. I probably wouldn't make them again.
Narayan rajbanshi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cookies were a complete disaster. They were burnt on the outside and raw on the inside.
Solloh Mullxon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out terrible. They were flat and hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Bridget Wherrell
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the sesame seeds didn't add much flavor.
Haider Rameez
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
tafara Chinotimba
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sesame seeds, but these cookies were still really good. The cookie itself is soft and chewy, and the sesame seeds add a nice crunch.
Regent Ovat
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so flavorful and the sesame seeds give them a unique twist. I will definitely be making these again.
Mihiri Mihiri
[email protected]These cookies are delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.
FIRST BOY
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I usually double the recipe because they go so fast.
Jamal Hassan
[email protected]These cookies are so good! They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The sesame seeds add a nice crunch and the cookie is soft and chewy.
Me The Master of Games MTMG
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
David Hull
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The sesame seeds add a nice crunch and the sweetness of the cookie is perfect.
Enercida Vallejo
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were so flavorful and the sesame seeds gave them a unique twist.
M Sajid
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I loved the subtle sweetness and the sesame seeds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.