Irresistibly Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies Recipe
These irresistibly chewy sesame honey cookies combine a delightful blend of sweet honey, nutty toasted sesame seeds, and a soft, chewy texture. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sea salt and vanilla, they’re a unique treat you’ll want to bake again and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for a gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup Honey (can be substituted with maple syrup or agave)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds (lightly toasted for better flavor)
- 1/4 cup Additional Toasted Sesame Seeds (to roll cookie tops)
- 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt (to sprinkle before baking)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until they are thoroughly combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy and smooth. Then, add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to this mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring continuously until a smooth dough forms. Fold in 4 tablespoons of the toasted sesame seeds evenly.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This step helps enhance the texture and flavor of the cookies.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions. Roll the top of each dough ball in the remaining 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, then place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these chewy sesame honey cookies warm, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Lightly toasting the sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor significantly.
- Chilling the dough helps improve the texture and prevents excessive spreading while baking.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave syrup if preferred.
- Adding flaky sea salt before baking adds a pleasant contrast to the sweetness.
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