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Sesame Honey Cookies Recipe

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These Sesame Honey Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet honey and nutty toasted sesame seeds, creating a soft and flavorful treat. Perfectly chewy with a crisp edge, they make a wonderful snack or dessert that pairs well with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Seeds

  • 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided (4 tablespoons for dough, 2 tablespoons for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside to be incorporated later.
  2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter along with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy. This aerates the mixture, essential for tender cookies.
  3. Add Honey, Egg, and Vanilla: To the creamed butter and sugars, add the honey, large egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and fully blended, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients & Add Sesame Seeds: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Fold in 4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds to incorporate the nutty flavor directly into the dough.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Chilling helps the dough to firm up, enhances flavor development, and yields better texture upon baking.
  6. Shape Cookies & Add Sesame Coating: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Using a 1.5-tablespoon scoop or spoon, portion out the dough into balls. Roll the top of each ball in the remaining 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds to coat.
  7. Arrange & Bake: Place the sesame-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain slightly soft, indicating a moist interior.
  8. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes to firm up and finish setting. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
  9. Serve & Store: Enjoy these cookies warm for the best texture, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep fresh for several days.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial for flavor development and to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Toasting the sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For a deeper honey flavor, consider using a darker honey such as wildflower or buckwheat honey.
  • If you prefer, substitute kosher salt with fine sea salt but reduce the quantity slightly to avoid oversalting.

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