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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2009
Addictive!! Note: My butter was too soft which made the final dough too sticky to handle, but after a bit of time in the fridge, it was fine
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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2008
Great flavor, but I think it's essential to toast the sesame seeds (on a cookie sheet for 10 min at 350 degrees) before rolling dough. I ground 2 tbsp anise seed in place of the extract, and next time I will use at least 2.5 or 3 tbsp.
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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2008
This is my favorite sesame cookie recipe. I think the traditional Italian name is Giugiulena. Great with or without the anise.
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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008
good, but not enough cookies for a large, Italian family's get-together. you've just got to have enough for everyone to take some home. otherwise, dough is silky, easy to handle, and very tasty.
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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008
These cookies were perfect!!! I made them exactly as written except I used half the butter. I agree with Marcelle2...this recipe only made 40 cookies. Also, you don't have to dip the dough in milk to get the sesame seeds to stick. I did it with and without. The only difference is that the dough gets more heavily coated when dipped in the milk first, but its so much more of a mess! The photo shown is without dipping them in milk. You can see they have plenty of sesame seeds on them. This is a great recipe that I will pass down to my daughters!
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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2008
Oh my God!!! These were delicious. Better than all the Italian Bakeries in New Jersey!! Loved the texture and the Amise aroma filled my house!! These will be great for the holidays coming up. For me the recipe made about 40 cookies not 60 as stated though.
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Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2008
Not my Mom's, but still a good tasting cookie. Didn't use the milk.
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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008
This is the BEST Sesame cookie recipe I have ever tasted! Very simple and easy to make. A very delicate anise taste and not too sweet. I used cream instead of milk to coat them. Thanks for sharing!
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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008
Verry good!
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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2007
I made this for the first time last year & I couldn't seem to make enough of them. They were met with rave reviews from all tasters. I now make double batches each time I bake. I need to make them all year round. They are truly a crowd pleaser. So easy & since they don't spread much, you can bake a lot at one time. Great time saver.
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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2007
Great recipe. I just used 1/4 tsp. of anise extract because my family likes the flavor more subtle. I make these cookies several times a year.
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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2007
I have only had these made by Stella Doro, these are fabulous! If you love sesame seed, you have to try these. A true memory of my childhood raised in an Italian family. Thank you Aunt Anne!
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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2007
good for this type of cookie. its not my favorite (not very sweet) but a very good dunking cookie.
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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2007
Thank you! Reminds me of my childhood, and the special christmas cookies we would buy at the Italian Bakery. My family loves them. Recipe is easy with consistant results. A keeper.
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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2007
These are YUMMY!, I married into an Italian family who always made sesame cookies for Christmas. My mother in law is 85 now and doesn't bake much anymore. I made these cookies for the extended family last Christmas and they were a big hit. Better then the cookies my mother in law used to bake. I love them and took to eating them for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee. :)
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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2006
Very, very good. I didn't have anise extract so used almond. Tasted great but anise would have given them a more authentic bakery taste. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2006
Finially found the recipe that is the same as my aunt's. She married into an Italian family and I only got these cookies at christmas time at her house. Now I can make them whenever...they are the best!!!
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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2006
The dough had a pronounced anise smell but when baked they lacked flavor. The cookies were very easy to make. I omitted the milk wash and had no problem with the seeds sticking. A pretty cookie but needs more flavor. Perhaps a little vanilla and more anise.
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Reviewed: May 4, 2006
Wow. Awesome cookie! I toasted the seeds at 350 for 10 mins. Watch them closely to be sure they don't burn. I added 2tbs of Ground anise seed. You can buy ground anise seed and crushed anise seed online at Penzeys Spices. Thank you for posting this receipe!
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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2006
Outstanding little cookie, great with coffee. Just a note on saving money. If you have an Asian market nearby, buy the sesame seeds there at 80% less than the normal grocery store.
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