Indulge in these delightful– a perfect blend of buttery richness and the nutty, earthy aroma of black sesame. These simple, elegant cookies are incredibly tender, practically melting in your mouth with every bite, making them an instant favorite for tea time or a sweet treat. You'll love how effortlessly they come together!
📜 Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, for topping
📝 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt to ensure they are well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft, uniform dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the dough into approximately 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon, gently create a shallow indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball.
- Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of black sesame seeds into the indentation of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookies appear set. They will still be quite soft when hot.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef's Tips
- For an intensified nutty flavor, lightly toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, before sprinkling them onto the cookies.
- These delightful cookies store beautifully in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, making them perfect for meal prepping your weekly treats!
