Sesame Cookies

These delicate sesame cookies are perfect for anyone who loves the rich, nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds. Toasting the sesame brings out its natural sweetness and gives these cookies a deliciously fragrant, almost caramel-like flavor. They are crisp around the edges, lightly chewy in the centre, and wonderfully simple to make 

Ingredients

• 60 g butter, at room temperature

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 2/3 cup flour (80 g)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• A pinch of salt

• 1 cup sesame seeds (150 g)

Steps

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes

2. Beat the butter, sugar, egg, and lemon juice together using a whisk

3. Combine the flour with the baking powder and salt

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, add the sesame seeds, and mix

5. Drop the dough onto a baking sheet using two teaspoons, leaving plenty of space between the cookies, as they will spread to about 1.5 times their original size while baking

6. Bake in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 15–20 minutes