Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°.

Step 2

Beat eggs (using paddle attachment) until very light and foamy for about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add oil, sugar, and vanilla to beaten eggs. Beat until well combined.

Step 4

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Pour egg mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix with your hands until a dough forms. If the dough seems to wet add small amounts of flour or if it is too wet add a little oil. The dough should be soft and not crumbly.

Step 6

Place the dough on a counter with a mat or parchment paper. Cover with the bowl. Let the dough rest for about 1/2 hour.

Step 7

Uncover dough. Score into about 32 equal pieces. KEEP the dough under the bowl..

Step 8

Remove 8 pieces and roll each one into a ball. Then roll each ball into a 6" strand, keeping it round and not flattened. Continue this process until you have about 32 strands.

Step 9

Take one strand and make short diagonal slits on one side. I made about 13 per strand. Pinch the ends together and seal each round with a little of the egg wash..Brush egg wash on the top of each round cookie. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the egg wash.

Step 10

Place each cookie on a baking sheet. They can be placed close together since they do not spread during baking.

Step 11

Bake 12 minutes.

Step 12

Remove from oven and let cool. Return to oven and bake until golden brown.

Step 13

Lower oven to 220°. Bake about 5-10 minutes.