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Black Sesame Cookies

Deliciously nutty and slightly sweet, these black sesame cookies offer a unique flavor twist that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds plus extra for topping
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, black sesame seeds, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Press a few extra black sesame seeds on top of each cookie for garnish.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies. You can also experiment with adding chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.

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