Black Sesame Almond Power Cookies
Dim Sim LimBlack Sesame Almond Power Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup black sesame powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
For the Garnish
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Alright, listen up, you cookie monsters! First things first, get that oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). We need that heat, baby! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. No sticking allowed on my watch!
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, grab your softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Cream them together with an electric mixer until they're light and fluffy. We're talking cloud-like perfection here, people! This is where the magic starts!
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Crack in that large egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Beat it all together until it's just combined. Don't overmix, we're not making scrambled eggs here, we're making POWER COOKIES!
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together your all-purpose flour, that beautiful black sesame powder (this is where the flavor bomb comes from!), baking soda, and salt. Give it a good mix, make sure everything is evenly distributed. This is your dry team, ready to join the party!
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Don't go crazy with the mixer; we want tender cookies, not tough ones! Then, fold in those glorious sliced almonds. Texture, baby, texture!
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Now, for the secret weapon! Cover that cookie dough and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This is crucial for flavor development and preventing spread. Patience, young grasshopper, patience!
- 7
Once chilled, scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Give them a little sprinkle of extra black sesame seeds on top for that visual POP! Boom!
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Don't overbake! We want that perfect chewy center. Keep an eye on them, they cook fast!
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Resist the urge to devour them all immediately! Now we serve! These Black Sesame Almond Power Cookies are 10 out of 10! Enjoy, you legends!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dim Sim LimBlack Sesame Almond Power Cookies
For the Cookie Dough
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup black sesame powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
For the Garnish
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Alright, listen up, you cookie monsters! First things first, get that oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). We need that heat, baby! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. No sticking allowed on my watch!
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, grab your softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Cream them together with an electric mixer until they're light and fluffy. We're talking cloud-like perfection here, people! This is where the magic starts!
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Crack in that large egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Beat it all together until it's just combined. Don't overmix, we're not making scrambled eggs here, we're making POWER COOKIES!
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together your all-purpose flour, that beautiful black sesame powder (this is where the flavor bomb comes from!), baking soda, and salt. Give it a good mix, make sure everything is evenly distributed. This is your dry team, ready to join the party!
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Don't go crazy with the mixer; we want tender cookies, not tough ones! Then, fold in those glorious sliced almonds. Texture, baby, texture!
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Now, for the secret weapon! Cover that cookie dough and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This is crucial for flavor development and preventing spread. Patience, young grasshopper, patience!
- 7
Once chilled, scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Give them a little sprinkle of extra black sesame seeds on top for that visual POP! Boom!
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Don't overbake! We want that perfect chewy center. Keep an eye on them, they cook fast!
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Resist the urge to devour them all immediately! Now we serve! These Black Sesame Almond Power Cookies are 10 out of 10! Enjoy, you legends!
⏱️ 5 min