Chinese Sesame Cookies Recipe

Name: Chinese Sesame Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup tahini (ground sesame paste); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup sesame seeds, white, black or a combination of both

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup tahini (ground sesame paste)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup sesame seeds, white, black or a combination of both

1
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Beat the butter and sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer until well combined, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the tahini, vanilla and egg and beat until light, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the flour.
6
Form the dough into two 12-inch logs that are 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until very firm, 4 hours and up to overnight.
7
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper.
8
Remove one log of dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4- inch-thick slices.
9
Place the sesame seeds on a plate.
10
Coat the cookies in sesame seeds by pressing them lightly into the seeds, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
11
Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through cooking.
12
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
13
Repeat with the remaining log.

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Chinese Sesame Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chinese Sesame Cookies

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