2 1/4 c  Flour
 1 1/4 ts Baking powder
   1/4 ts Salt
   1/2 c  Butter, softened
     1 c  Powdered Sugar
     1    Egg
     2 tb Brandy or Milk
     1 ts Vanilla
     1    Egg Yolk +
     1 tb Milk beaten together
     3 tb Sesame Seeds
 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 / 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 375oF oven until golden. Cool on rack. Store in an air tight
 container at room temperature. Makes 4/ dozen cookies.
                 
                 Yields       
                54 Servings