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Black sesame brown butter cookie

11) Black Sesame Brown Butter Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Butter Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp black sesame paste or finely ground toasted black sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp toasted black sesame seeds for rolling

Method
 

  1. Brown butter in saucepan until fragrant and nutty; cool 5–10 minutes.
  2. Beat cooled butter and both sugars smooth; mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Mix in sesame paste evenly.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet just until combined.
  5. Chill 30 minutes if soft; scoop tablespoon balls.
  6. Coat with toasted sesame seeds; place 2 inches apart on lined sheets.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges set; cool on racks.