Description

These Honey‑Sesame Chewy Cookies combine a soft, buttery center with crisp edges, infused with warm honey and nutty toasted sesame seeds. They’re perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¼ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp kosher salt

½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

½ cup granulated sugar

8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

⅓ cup honey

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

6 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (plus extra for rolling)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Stir in about 4 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds.
Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions and roll the tops in extra sesame seeds.
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a spiced twist, add a bit of ground ginger or cinnamon to the dough.

Try mixing in chopped toasted almonds or pistachios for extra crunch.

Use a mix of white and black sesame seeds for more visual and flavor variety.

Substitute browned butter for a deeper, nuttier flavor profile.

Store with a piece of bread in the container to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg