Simply Sesames

Name: Simply Sesames
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

My kitchen counter is covered with these crispy crowd-pleasers at Christmastime. I make them for friends and family. I also add them to care packages our church delivers to area senior citizens.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add flour; mix just until combined. Stir in coconut, sesame seeds and almonds. Chill for 15 minutes.
Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 2-in.-diameter roll. Wrap each roll in waxed paper, twisting ends to seal. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Remove waxed paper. Cut dough into 1/4-in. slices; place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.