Sesame Cookies
Description
Rolled in toasted sesame seeds and drizzled with honey, these tahini-flavored cookies are a perfect new dessert idea for a party or potluck.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup tahini
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup sesame seeds, or as needed
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2 tablespoons honey, or as needed
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Cream butter, tahini, brown sugar, and white sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Pour in egg and almond extract; mix to combine.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix into butter mixture until just combined.
4
Pour sesame seeds into a shallow bowl. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to lightly coat. Place on 2 ungreased cookie sheets; drizzle with honey.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.