Biscotti Regina (Sesame-Seed Cookies)

1cup shortening
1 cup sugar
8 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. sesame seeds

Cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and blend. Mix together dry ingredients and combine with the liquid mixture. Stir with wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.

Work dough into thin rolls about one foot long, as big around as your finger. Roll dough in sesame seeds. Pat the top of the roll to make flat. Cut sections about two inches long. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350˚ for about 15-20 minutes until brown.
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