These sesame seed cookies are a delightful combination of buttery dough with a satisfying crunch of sesame seeds. They are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, and are sure to become a new favorite in your cookie rotation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sesame seeds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious sesame seed cookies with a tall glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
