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Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies Recipe

These Chewy Sesame Honey Cookies are soft, nutty, and perfectly sweet cookies made with honey, toasted sesame seeds, butter, and brown sugar. The cookies bake into golden edges with a chewy center and rich sesame aroma, making them a comforting dessert or snack that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened or melted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Flavour & Texture

  • ½ cup toasted sesame seeds plus extra for rolling if desired

Optional Garnish

  • Flaky sea salt
  • Extra sesame seeds for topping
  • These ingredients combine simple pantry staples like flour butter, sugar, and honey with toasted sesame seeds to create cookies that are sweet, nutty, and chewy.

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Toast the Sesame Seeds

  • If your sesame seeds are not already toasted:
  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sesame seeds and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and allow them to cool.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together:
  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Set the mixture aside.

Step 4: Cream the Butter and Sugars

  • In a large mixing bowl:
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 5: Add Honey and Egg

  • Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture.
  • Mix until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.

Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

  • Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet mixture.
  • Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.

Step 7: Add Sesame Seeds

  • Fold in the toasted sesame seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 8: Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended)

  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes.
  • This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and improves the flavor.

Step 9: Shape the Cookies

  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
  • Roll into balls.
  • Optionally roll the tops in extra sesame seeds for added texture.
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 10: Bake

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers appear slightly soft.

Step 11: Cool

  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage Tips
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days.
  • Refrigeration can extend freshness to about a week.
  • Freezing Instructions
  • Freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
  • You can also freeze cookie dough balls and bake directly from frozen (add 1–2 extra minutes to baking time).
  • Texture Tip
    For extra chewy cookies, slightly under bake them and allow them to finish setting on the baking tray.
  • Flavour Variations
  • Add dark chocolate chips for a sweet-nutty twist.
  • Replace half the sesame seeds with black sesame seeds for deeper flavour.
  • Add ½ teaspoon cardamom or cinnamon for a warm spice variation.
  • Serving Suggestion
    Serve with hot green tea, coffee, or milk for the perfect snack or dessert.