Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 60 cookies. To shape each cookie, roll a ball of dough between your palms to make a 2-inch round. Brush egg yolk mixture on one side of each round, then dip coated side in sesame seeds.
Place cookies on baking sheets seeded side up.
Also included at the end is Sesame Cookies using the Almond cookie recipe. Add egg and extract and beat well. Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder. Roll 1 Tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.