Description
Bright, citrusy cookies infused with toasty black sesame, perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet tea moments.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons ground black sesame
- 1–2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black sesame in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice; beat until combined.
- Fold the dry mix into the wet mix with a spatula until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it’s too soft.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Press a few toasted black sesame seeds on top.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better salt control. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg