Sesame Cookies Recipe
Calling all cookie connoisseurs and baking buffs! Buckle up for a deep dive into the world of Sesame Cookies, those little golden nuggets bursting with nutty flavor and sprinkled with toasted seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226 grams unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons anise extract
- 2 ½ cups 312 grams all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 120 ml milk, or as needed
- 1 cup 100 grams sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and anise extract until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk until the dough comes together.
- Pinch off small pieces of dough, about the size of a walnut, and roll them into balls. Dip each ball in the milk, then roll in the sesame seeds to coat.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger anise flavor, you can toast the sesame seeds before rolling the dough in them.
- You can also use a cookie scoop to portion the dough for even-sized cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The original recipe calls for using a stand mixer to mix the dough for an extra minute. This is not necessary, but it can help to make the dough lighter and airier.
- The original recipe also suggests dipping the cookies in milk before rolling them in the sesame seeds. This is optional, but it helps the sesame seeds to stick to the dough.
- The cookies will not spread very much in the oven, so you can place them close together on the baking sheet.