Sesame seed Cookies

In a bowl combine the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt and blen in the butter and the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center, add the eggs, the milk, and the vanilla, and combine the mixture, incorporating the liquid gradually, until it forms a soft dough. Divide the dough into 36 pieces and form each piece into a 3-inch log. Roll the logs in the sesame seeds and bake them 1 inch apart on lightly buttered baking sheets in a preheated 375F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on racks and store them in airtight containers. Makes 36