Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Milk: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Sesame seeds: 1/2 cup (60g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Easy (Level 1)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in sesame seeds.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 150 per cookie
- Total Fat: 7g (10% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 4g (20% DV)
- Cholesterol: 20mg (7% DV)
- Sodium: 100mg (4% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g (6% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crisp exterior with a chewy interior
- Rich and buttery flavor with aromatic sesame seeds
- Suitable for breakfast, snacks, or as an accompaniment to afternoon tea or coffee
User Comments:
- "These cookies are simply delicious! The sesame seeds add a unique and nutty flavor."
- "Perfect for satisfying my sweet tooth without feeling too heavy or indulgent."
- "I love the Italian-inspired touch with the use of sesame seeds. It's a perfect fusion of flavors."
- "Easy to make and turned out so well! I'll definitely be making these again."
- "A great way to use up leftover sesame seeds. So glad I found this recipe!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk at a time until it comes together.
- If the dough is too wet, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until it is no longer sticky.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to ensure they crisp up properly.
