Best 16 Sesame Seed Cookies I Recipes

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Step into a world of delectable treats with our exploration of sesame seed cookies i. These bite-sized wonders, adorned with an irresistible golden-brown hue and an inviting aroma, are a true testament to the culinary magic that awaits. As you embark on this journey, we will uncover the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of flavors, ensuring each cookie bursts with the nutty richness of sesame seeds and a harmonious blend of spices. Let us guide you through the process of creating these delectable morsels, whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT ANNE'S SESAME COOKIES



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After trying my hand at countless sesame cookie recipes, my Italian girlfriend shared her Aunt Anne's recipe and I knew my search had ended! Basically an anise flavored butter cookie covered in sesame seeds. The smell when removing them from the oven is wonderful!

Provided by DianeF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 32m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¾ cup sugar
1 egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons anise extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and anise extract until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well incorporated. If you are using a stand mixer, let the dough mix for another minute to add lightness to the dough. The dough will be soft, but will hand roll easily.
  • Pinch off pieces of dough slightly smaller than a walnut, and roll them into small logs. Dip in milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place cookies one inch apart on a cookie sheet. Cookies will not spread very much.
  • Bake for 17 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottom and sides of cookies are lightly toasted. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 30.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SESAME SEED COOKIES



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These are very special cookies served often in the South. They're perfect with tea or coffee. My whole family loves them. -Maxine Trively, Highlands, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar; add egg and vanilla. Combine remaining ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan for 30 seconds before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SESAME SEED COOKIES



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Though these are reminiscent of the traditional Greek or Italian cookies of the same name, the recipes originates in the US south and traces its roots to Africa. Nutty toasted sesame seeds are included in the dough as well as serving as the crispy coating. They are now commonly served at Kwanzaa celebrations. I have not tried this yet but am posting for ZWT 3.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sesame seeds, divided in halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/8 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden brown, shaking skillet and stirring frequently to keep them moving. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Measure flour and remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  • With hand-held mixer at low speed, beat until well blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
  • Using about 2 teaspoons of dough for each cookie, shape into ovals about 2 inches in length; roll in remaining toasted sesame seeds. Place ovals about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350° oven for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool. Store in tightly covered container for up to 1 week.
  • Makes about 36 sesame seed cookies.

SESAME SEED COOKIES



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In South Carolina and Georgia, these popular cookies are known as "benne wafers," taking their name from the West African word for sesame.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup hulled sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line four baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until combined. Add reserved flour mixture, and beat until combined. Add toasted sesame seeds, and beat until incorporated.
  • Using a spoon, drop cookie batter, about 1 tablespoon at a time, onto prepared baking sheets, allowing at least 2 inches between cookies for spreading.
  • Bake until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack.

SESAME SEED COOKIES I



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Italian cookies rolled in sesame seeds

Provided by Connie Lombardo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups shortening
¾ cup milk
.063 teaspoon anise oil
2 ounces sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender-or work with your hands - until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add anise oil (optional) small amount for it is very strong, to 1/2 cup of the milk and add to flour mixture. Gradually add more of the milk mixing until dough holds together.
  • Pull off small portions of dough and roll between palms of the hands into a roll about finger size. Roll in sesame seeds. Seeds stick better if put in sugared water and taken out and put on a clean lintless cloth. Roll on cloth with seeds, then flatten out too about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch strips, place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove, cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

SESAME SEED COOKIES



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These black-and-white sprinkled cookies come packed with a rich nutty flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Yield Makes: 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup tahini (ground sesame paste)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup sesame seeds, white, black or a combination of both

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the tahini, vanilla and egg and beat until light, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour. Form the dough into two 12-inch logs that are 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until very firm, 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove one log of dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4- inch-thick slices. Place the sesame seeds on a plate. Coat the cookies in sesame seeds by pressing them lightly into the seeds, and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden around the edges, about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through cooking. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining log.
  • From Food Network Kitchen

ITALIAN SEED COOKIES



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My family has been making this traditional Italian cookie for years. My family expects these every Christmas, but they are good anytime!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 100 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons shortening
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend butter and shortening.
  • Add eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients, making a soft dough.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a long roll, about a 1/2-inch diameter; cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
  • Place 1-inch apart on a baking seet.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Store in airtight containers.

SESAME COOKIES



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A recipe that comes from the South of USA. Taken in a book of recipe from different countries. I don't know how much cookies it gives, so I guess 20. If you do it, tell me how much and I'll change it :)

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 35 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

115 g butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sesame seeds, grilled

Steps:

  • Cream the butter with the sugar.
  • Add the egg, beat then add the flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla and sesame seeds.
  • Beat well.
  • Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased baking sheet making sure to space out each cookie.
  • Bake in a preheated oven of 340 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are hard.
  • Let cool few seconds, then take them off the baking sheet carefully.
  • Chilicat had 35 cookies, using a 1-teaspoon scoop.

ITALIAN SESAME SEED COOKIES



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Make and share this Italian Sesame Seed Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup shortening
3 beaten eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Cut in shortening until texture is like cornmeal.
  • Mix together eggs and milk.
  • Add to dough and mix until smooth.
  • Roll dough into ropes and break off 1 1/2" pieces.
  • Roll each piece in sesame seeds.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 16, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.2

SESAME SEED COOKIES II



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Mild, slightly sweet with taste of sesame seeds.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
¾ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, blend well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add gradually to the creamed mixture, blending well.
  • Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth. Break off a small piece of dough and roll it in your palms to make an oval about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
  • Dip the oval in milk and roll it in sesame seeds. Place on the greased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

ITALIAN SESAME SEED COOKIES



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These golden cookies, recommended by Joan Humphreys of Ellicott City, Maryland, are light inside, chewy outside and really showcase the flavor of sesame.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SESAME SEED COOKIES III



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Tempting bite sized butter cookies rolled in sesame seeds and then baked.

Provided by Rosaria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
¾ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center and add eggs, 1/4 cup of milk and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece out into a long snake 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut snakes into 2 inch pieces. Dip each piece in remaining milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN SESAME COOKIES



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These nontraditional European cookies aren't overly sweet and have a wonderful crunch from sesame seeds. They're the ideal accompaniment to a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea.-Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups sesame seeds
3/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times or until smooth. Divide dough into 8 portions. Shape each portion into a 24-in. log. Cut logs into 2-in. pieces., Place sesame seeds and milk in separate shallow bowls. Brush pieces with milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place 2-in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until set and bottoms are lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SESAME COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Side     Bake     Chill

Yield makes about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, at room temperature, plus more for the baking sheets
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semolina flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch grated nutmeg
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Arrange one oven rack in the upper third of the oven and the other in the lower third. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spread the sesame seeds out on a baking sheet and bake them on the lower rack until toasted to golden brown, about 10 minutes. Shake the pan once or twice as they bake so they toast evenly. While the sesame seeds are toasting, lightly grease two baking sheets with some of the softened butter. (This isn't necessary if you're using non-stick baking sheets.)
  • Stir the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, baking powder, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until blended. Beat the eggs and salt together in a separate mixing bowl with a handheld electric mixer until blended, then beat in the vanilla. Continue beating, adding the sugar gradually, until smooth. Drop the eight pieces of butter into the bowl and beat until almost smooth. Pour the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and beat at low speed just until incorporated. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day before forming and baking the cookies.
  • Pinch off a nectarine-size piece of the dough and roll it out with the palm and fingers of your hands, using light pressure, to a rope about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut the rope into 2-inch lengths, and roll them in the sesame seeds to coat completely. Transfer the coated cookies to the prepared baking sheets, and repeat with the remaining dough and seeds.
  • Bake the cookies until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets from rack to rack and side to side at least once during baking, so the cookies bake and brown evenly. Remove, and cool completely before serving.

SESAME SEED COOKIES - INDIA



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This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - India. The recipe was found on Indian Food Forever. Next to Cardamom cookies, Sesame Seed cookies are one of my top three favorite cookies. This recipe promised to be tasty. I can't wait to try these. I'm sorry I haven't tried these yet and don't know how many cookies it will make.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 batch of cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sesame seeds
4 cups flour, white
1 cup sugar, white
1 cup butter
3 eggs
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fl.
  • In a large bowl, sieve the flour with salt and baking soda.
  • Add sugar, butter, 2 eggs, caraway seeds and blend well.
  • Add the milk a little by little and knead to a smooth dough.
  • Roll out on a floured board 1cm thick and cut out with fancy cookie cutters.
  • Brush with remaining well beaten egg and sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Cool and enjoy with a good cup of tea. .

GOLDEN SESAME COOKIES



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A light sugar cookie with toasted sesame seeds. To make a double batch, I double all the ingredients but the butter and they still taste delicious.

Provided by Lois

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • To Toast Sesame Seeds: Pour seeds into a pie pan and place in a 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir seeds occasionally.
  • Cream the butter or margarine with the vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add in thirds to the creamed mixture. After each addition of the flour mixture stir in the toasted sesame seeds. Mix until blended. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll 1/3 of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with a 2 inch scalloped cutter. Transfer cookies to ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 65.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter: This will help the cookies spread more evenly and will result in a chewier cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will result in tough, dry cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: This will ensure that the cookies are cooked through but still soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Sesame seed cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With their nutty flavor and crispy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a special treat, these cookies are the perfect choice. So next time you are in the mood for something sweet, give these sesame seed cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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