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Irresistibly Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies

These Irresistibly Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies are sweet, nutty, and slightly savory, making them a perfect treat for any time of day.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Additional Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional, for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined. Set this aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and smooth.
  3. Add in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Fold in 4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions, roll the tops in remaining sesame seeds, and space them evenly on the prepared sheet.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve cookies slightly warm to enjoy the soft honey and aromatic sesame seeds. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies.