Easy Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Soft, chewy cookies with toasted sesame crunch and natural honey sweetness. Perfect for tea time.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, honey, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
04 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually blend in flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold toasted sesame seeds into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Optionally coat with extra sesame seeds.
08 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain slightly soft.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey creates a soft chewy center that stays fresh for days unlike traditional sugar cookies that dry out
  • Toasted sesame seeds add this incredible nutty crunch that makes every bite interesting
  • These come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
02 -
  • Honey makes these cookies darker than sugar cookies so do not worry if they look more golden brown than you expect
  • Letting them cool on the baking sheet is crucial they finish cooking and set up during those 5 minutes
  • If your sesame seeds are not already toasted spread them on a baking sheet at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes watching closely so they do not burn
03 -
  • Measure the honey by spraying your measuring cup with oil first the honey slides right out
  • If your dough feels too sticky to handle chill it for 15 minutes before scooping

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