• 2 1/4 cups flour 
• 2 tablespoons brandy or milk 
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 egg yolk 
• 1/2 cup butter, softened and 1 tablespoon milk beaten together 
• 1 cup powdered sugar 
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 
• 1 egg 

Method 

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.  
In a large bowl combine butter and sugar, beating until fluffy.  
Add egg, brandy, vanilla and beat well after each addition.  
Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time blending will after each addition.  
Roll 1 teaspoon of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 6 inch rope, fold in half and twist 2 or 3 times, pinch ends together.  
Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets.  
Brush with egg/milk mixture.  
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  
Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated 375F oven until golden.  
Cool on rack.  
Store in an air tight container at room temperature.  

Yields: about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.