Name: Sesame Cookies (Susamliji)
Yield: Makes about 28
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 5 eggs, divided; ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk; ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice; 5½ cups (700 g) all-purpose flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing; 1¼ cups (250 g) white sugar; ¼ cup (40 g) sesame seeds

Preparation info

Makes about
28

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Macedonia

By Katerina Nitsou

Published 2021

About

These are typically a celebration cookie and every Macedonian family I know makes them for special occasions. During the holidays, we always made platters of these cookies for our Macedonian neighbors and extended family.

Ingredients

5 eggs, divided
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
½

Method

Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or hand mixer, mix together 4 of the eggs and the milk, oil, sugar, baking powder, and orange juice. Slowly add the flour, mixing for a few minutes, until fully incorporated and a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to