Toasted Sesame Boba Cookies
Toasted Sesame Boba Cookies
Ingredients
For the Boba Pearls
- 1/2 cup dried boba pearls, small, quick-cooking type preferred
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional, for enhanced flavor
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the boba pearls: Bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the dried boba pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions, usually 5-7 minutes, until translucent and chewy. Drain the boba pearls immediately and rinse briefly with cold water to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, toss the drained boba with 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar until evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together the softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Gently fold in the prepared boba pearls, toasted sesame seeds, and optional toasted sesame oil until evenly distributed throughout the dough. The dough will be slightly sticky.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Lightly press a few extra toasted sesame seeds onto the tops of the cookies, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
⏱️ 10 min
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Toasted Sesame Boba Cookies
Ingredients
For the Boba Pearls
- 1/2 cup dried boba pearls, small, quick-cooking type preferred
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional, for enhanced flavor
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the boba pearls: Bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the dried boba pearls and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook according to package directions, usually 5-7 minutes, until translucent and chewy. Drain the boba pearls immediately and rinse briefly with cold water to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, toss the drained boba with 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar until evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together the softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Gently fold in the prepared boba pearls, toasted sesame seeds, and optional toasted sesame oil until evenly distributed throughout the dough. The dough will be slightly sticky.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Lightly press a few extra toasted sesame seeds onto the tops of the cookies, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
⏱️ 10 min