Toasted Sesame Seed Cookies
Buttery sesame seed cookies are prepared with vanilla and toasted sesame seeds, then rolled in additional seeds for an enhanced flavor and texture.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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Toast sesame seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
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Combine flour, sugar, butter, water, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and egg in a large bowl, beating with an electric mixer until well blended.
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Fold 1/2 cup of the toasted sesame seeds into the dough.
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Form 2-teaspoon portions of dough into 2-inch ovals, then roll each cookie in the remaining toasted sesame seeds.
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Arrange the rolled cookies one inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.