Satisfy your sweet tooth with these crunchy and nutty sesame seed cookies!

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. 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.
5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat.
6. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or fork.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your delicious sesame seed cookies with a tall glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!

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