Easy Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy cookies featuring toasted sesame seeds and natural honey sweetness for a delightful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
03 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - ⅔ cup honey
06 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - ⅔ cup toasted sesame seeds (plus extra for coating, optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, honey, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
06 - Fold in the toasted sesame seeds.
07 - Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. If desired, roll each ball in extra sesame seeds for a crunchy exterior.
08 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates a softness that makes these nearly impossible to stop eating
  • Toasted sesame seeds add this sophisticated crunch that surprises everyone who takes a bite
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Slightly underbaking is the secret to that chewy texture that makes these irresistible
  • The dough will feel sticky but that is exactly right so resist adding more flour
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in how the cookies spread
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant watching carefully so they do not burn
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so they all bake at the same rate

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