Sesame Heart Cookies
Crisp, buttery cookies rolled in black sesame seeds and shaped like hearts. A quick, delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- 3
Gradually mix in 1.5 cups flour until a soft dough forms. If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes.
- 4
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- 5
Brush each cookie with beaten egg (from the remaining egg) and sprinkle with black sesame seeds. Place on prepared sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer or whisk
- rolling pin
- heart-shaped cookie cutter
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
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