Sesame Tuiles

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pulse the sugar and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds in a food processor until finely ground.

3. 3

   Transfer the ground sesame mixture to a medium saucepan and add the butter, orange zest and juice, cornstarch and salt.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the flour, vanilla and the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until cooled and thickened, about 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of batter, 4 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.

8. 8

   Lightly sprinkle the tops with more sesame seeds.

9. 9

   Bake, 1 baking sheet at a time, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Let cool on the baking sheet until just set enough to lift with a spatula, 1 to 2 minutes, then carefully transfer to a rack.

11. 11

    While the cookies are still warm, curl up 2 sides of each cookie with your fingers, then let cool completely.

12. 12

    Repeat with the remaining batter (reline the baking sheets between batches).

13. 13

    Photograph by Levi Brown

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.