Sesame Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these golden, nutty Sesame Cookies, a perfect blend of crisp texture and rich, buttery flavor. Made with toasted sesame seeds generously folded into a tender dough sweetened with both granulated and brown sugar, these cookies achieve a harmonious balance of sweetness and earthy depth. The recipe is simple, with just 15 minutes of prep time, making it ideal for both seasoned bakers and beginners alike. Each cookie is delicately crisp around the edges with a soft, chewy center, offering the perfect bite. Whether enjoyed as a midday treat or paired with a warm cup of tea, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite. This small-batch recipe yields 24 cookies and is perfect for sharing—or savoring all on your own!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer on medium speed.

Step 4

Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.

Step 6

Stir in the sesame seeds until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out dough and roll them into balls.

Step 8

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart between each ball.

Step 9

Gently flatten each dough ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve the sesame cookies once they have cooled down and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(632.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2883.0

Total Fat 169.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.5g
Cholesterol 474.2mg	0%
Sodium 1819.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 150.0g
Protein 48.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 179.7mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 755.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 42.4%