Sesame Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tahina (sesame paste)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter (or alternatively use all vegetable shortening)
• 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 T. sesame seeds