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Sesame Honey Cookies

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These chewy sesame honey cookies combine the nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds with the sweet stickiness of honey for a perfectly balanced treat. Inspired by honey-roasted sesame almonds, they feature a crinkly, crispy edge and soft, chewy center thanks to the pan-banging method.

  • Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (113 grams)

1/3 cup honey (113.3 grams)

1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed (95 grams)

1/2 cup white granulated sugar (110 grams)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (195 grams)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (52 grams)

Instructions

  1. If sesame seeds are not toasted, toast them in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden. Cool and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and stir in honey.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugars with the honey-butter mixture until combined.
  5. Add egg and vanilla; mix to combine.
  6. Fold in dry ingredients just until no flour streaks remain. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours or overnight.
  7. Divide dough into 12 balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll each in sesame seeds to coat.
  8. Chill dough balls in freezer while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 6 dough balls per tray with 2-inch spacing.
  10. Bake for 7 minutes, rotate trays and swap rack positions. Bang trays on counter to create crinkles.
  11. Bake another 6-7 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly pale.
  12. Bang trays once more after removing from oven. Let set 5-10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • Pan-banging helps create a chewy center and crisp edge with ripples.
  • Chilling the dough ensures cookies don’t spread too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies and consistent baking.
  • Cookies stay soft for days due to the honey content.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/sesame-honey-cookies/