Description
These Black Sesame Sugar Cookies offer an irresistible flavor and simple preparation, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with delightful, homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground black sesame seeds
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grind the black sesame seeds until powdered but not paste-like.
- In a bowl, cream together the vegan butter, ½ cup of the sugar, and ground black sesame seeds until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Mix in the flax egg and vanilla bean paste for about 10 seconds.
- Add sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Mix just until a thick cookie batter forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough longer for greater flavor development.
Adjust the sugar amount if you prefer a sweeter cookie.
These cookies can be rolled in sugar before baking for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg