Aunt Anne's Sesame Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Beat in the egg and anise extract until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using a stand mixer, mix for an additional minute on low speed to ensure a light dough. The dough will be soft and easy to handle. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Pinch off pieces of dough, slightly smaller than a walnut. Roll each piece into a small log shape. Dip each log in milk, then roll generously in sesame seeds, ensuring they are fully coated. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the sesame-covered cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. The cookies will not spread significantly during baking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes, or until the bottoms and sides of the cookies are lightly golden brown. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their delightful freshness. (10 minutes)