Description
These soft chewy black sesame cookies deliver deep nutty flavor and a tender cookie texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons black sesame paste
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 tablespoons black sesame paste (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon softened butter (for filling)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional for rolling)
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the black sesame paste, powdered sugar, and softened butter until creamy.
- Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Add black sesame paste and milk, then mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it, place a filling portion in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Roll the dough ball in granulated sugar if desired, then place on the baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until cookies spread slightly and develop cracks.
- Let cookies rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies offer a bold, aromatic dessert option.
- They are a great introduction to baking with sesame.
- Experiment with additional fillings if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Black Sesame Cookies, Sesame Dessert, Asian Cookies, Chewy Cookies