Sesame Cookies Recipe

Name: Sesame Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup toasted sesame seeds; 1 cup all purpose flour sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg yolk; egg yolk Mix the, with 1 teaspoon of

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Prepare sesame seeds. Reserve 1/4 cup to garnish cookies, coarsely grind remaining seeds.
2
Combine ground sesame seeds, sifted flour, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth after each addition. Add vanilla and stir to combine.
4
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture a little at a time and mix until well combined. Dough will be moist and pull away from sides of the bowl. Dust a work surface with about 1/4 cup flour. Knead the dough to form a smooth ball. To shape each cookie, roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Press lightly with palm of your hand on cookie sheet. Place cookies 3 inches apart on cookie sheets; freeze for 20 minutes.
5
Brush cookies with egg wash. Press reserved sesame seeds into dough. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and allow to cool. Store in airtight cookie tin for up to 2 weeks.

759

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 cup toasted sesame seeds, 1 cup all purpose flour sifted, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sesame Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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