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Sesame Cookies

Sweet and savory with a hint of umami sesame cookies have crisp edges and a gooey chewy center that features toasted sesame seeds and honey.

Ingredients

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1
Combine dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
2
Melt butter, honey, and sugar. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and honey. Mix to combine. Then remove from heat and add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and sesame oil and whisk until combined.
3
Add egg and vanilla. Next, add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
4
Combine and chill. Add the melted butter mixture to the flour mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until firm at least 1 hour or overnight.
5
Assemble. Scoop the cookies using a cookie scoop and roll them into a ball. Roll the dough in the sesame seeds until covered. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart from each other.
6
Chill. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven. This will prevent them from spreading too much.
7
Prepare the oven and baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set the rack in the center of your oven.
8
Bake. Bake the cookies one tray at a time for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and gently tap the baking pan on the kitchen counter a few times to deflate. Let the cookies set for 5 minutes on the baking pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!