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                         SESAME-ALMOND COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            FILIPPO BERIO Brand Olive
                       -Oil
  1                    Strip lemon peel (2")
  4       ts           Sesame seeds
    1/2   c            Dry white wine
  1       t            Grated lemon peel
  1       t            Grated orange peel
    1/3   c            Sugar
    1/2   c            Sliced almonds
  3 1/2   c            All-purpose flour
  1       tb           Ground cinnamon

 1. Heat oil, 2" strip lemon peel and sesame seeds in
 large skillet over medium heat until seeds are lightly
 browned. Remove from heat; cool.

 2. Remove lemon peel strip. Pour oil and sesame seeds
 into large bowl. Add wine, grated lemon and orange
 peels, sugar and almonds; stir.

 3. Combine flour and cinnamon in small bowl. Add to
 oil mixture gradually, stirring well. Gather dough
 into ball; knead once or twice until smooth. Set aside
 to rest for 30 minutes.

 4. Preheat oven to 350 F. Divide dough into 18 equal
 pieces. Roll each into a ball and flatten about 3"
 across and 1/4" thick. Place on lightly greased baking
 sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned and
 firm. Cool on wire rack. Store in covered container.

 Makes 18 cookies.

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