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Irresistibly Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies

These cookies feature a warm crumb, honey-glazed exterior, and a delightful crunch from toasted sesame seeds, offering a chewy center and a floral sweetness that makes each bite a quiet pleasure.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1/3 cup Honey Use mild, runny honey for best results.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds Plus additional for rolling, if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Additional Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional for rolling.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and smooth.
  3. Add in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Fold in 4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions, roll the tops in the remaining sesame seeds, and space them evenly on the prepared sheet.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm on a simple white plate for aesthetic appeal. Pairs well with milky tea or strong coffee, and a smear of ricotta or sliver of ripe pear enhances the flavors.