Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Irresistibly Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies! These cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy textures, enhanced by the sweet essence of honey and the nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds. Whether you’re looking for a cozy snack, a sweet addition to lunch boxes, or a treat for gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress everyone. Simple to make and customizable, they are also kid-friendly, making them ideal for family baking adventures.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in honey, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fold in sesame seeds.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets; roll in additional sesame seeds if desired.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking for approximately 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg