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Black Sesame Cookie

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Prep Time 55 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Cookie ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup 113g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup 220g packed brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups 188g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 170g semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
  • Flaky sea salt for topping is optional
Black sesame paste Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp black sesame powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp water

Method
 

Black Sesame Recipe:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and place in the fridge for about 5-10 minutes.
Cookies Recipe:
  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in black sesame paste (optional: chocolate chips) to create a slight marble effect. (see video @ 7:48-8:02:
  6. Scoop the dough into 1- or 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Drizzle the top of the dough with extra paste
  8. Freeze the dough balls for 30 minutes or until firm.
  9. Place frozen dough balls directly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–13 minutes, or until the edges are golden, and the centers are still slightly soft (I recommend baking on the top rack)