Black Sesame Cookies
Serves 16
10 mins prep
12 mins cook
22 mins total
These tasty black sesame cookies have a wonderful nutty flavor with a perfectly chewy texture. Pair them with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious snack, or enjoy as dessert any time of day. Plus, you can easily make them vegan or gluten-free with a few simple swaps.
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Line 2 baking trays with baking paper and set aside.
Transfer the sesame seeds to a spice grinder or food processor and grind to form a powder.
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the butter, both sugars and the sesame seed powder. Beat for 2 minutes on high until light and fluffy.
Next, add the tahini, vanilla extract and egg, continue to beat until well incorporated.
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and gently fold through the flour mixture until just combined.
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the cookie dough and place on prepared baking trays.
Chill the cookies for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C.
Remove the cookies from the fridge and gently press, with the base of a glass, to flatten the cookies.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
