sesame shortbread bites

1. preheat oven to 325º


2. in a medium mixing bowl, combine
   
   
   
   • 1 1/4 c. flour
   
   
   • 3 T. sugar
   
   
   
   


3. cut in with pastry blender until mixure resembles fine crumbs
   
   
   
   • 1/2 c. butter
   
   
   
   


4. knead in
   
   
   
   • 1/3 c. toasted sesame seeds
   
   
   
   


5. on a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/2 inch thick


6. cut with cookie cutters or strips with a knife


7. place on ungreased cookie sheet


8. bake 25-30 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned

• yield: 24 cookies