If you like sesame seeds, then this recipe is for you! Baksam is an insanely delicious sesame cookies biscotti with a Middle Eastern flavor. These Middle Eastern biscuits are light, so crisp, not overly sweet, and easy to make! They make a perfect yummy snack.
Each bite of these Sesame Cookies Biscotti will take you on a trip to heaven! Enjoy making this Middle Eastern Cookies Recipe easily and serve it to your family and friends.
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What is Baksam?
Baksam or Sesame Cookies Biscotti is one of the common and delicious baked goods that are widespread in the Arabic countries, and it is called by this name “Baksam” or "Baksum" in Iraq. It is one of the popular and preferred biscuits for all ages.
Simsim Seeds Cookies are prepared in many different shapes and tastes. They are rich in nutritional value since they contain sesame seeds, which are rich in useful natural oils. Baksam has a wonderful and delicious taste, and is easy to make.
Serving Suggestions
These Middle Eastern Sesame Seed Cookies are the perfect on-the-go snack after a long hectic day or after your sweet afternoon naps!
Dip your cookies in chocolate sauce, berries sauce, or Dulce de Leche, also known as caramelized milk. YUM!
Baksam Biscotti are also wonderful when you have sudden guests. Serve the cookies with hot Turkish coffee or hot mint tea, and impress them!
Simsim Seeds Cookies are also suitable for a fast breakfast. Dunk your cookies into your glass of milk, and enjoy a fast nutritional pleasant breakfast!
Baksam Ingredients
I really love homemade cookies especially making these ones. You will need the following ingredients for this Arabic Baksam Recipe:
Eggs: In this recipe, you will need to add eggs to make the dough softer. The eggs should be sitting at room temperature.
Cardamom powder: Another ingredient that is required to make this recipe is cardamom powder. It adds an authentic flavor for these cookies.
Vanilla paste or vanilla extract: You will also need to add vanilla paste or vanilla extract for this recipe for added flavor.
White granulated sugar: For this recipe, add white granulated sugar to Baksam dough.
Oil: You can use any light oil. I prefer to use light olive oil or corn oil in this recipe.
Baking powder: Add baking powder to Baksam dough to increase the volume and lighten the texture of these Arabic Biscuits.
All-purpose flour: In this recipe, you will need all-purpose flour to make the Baksam dough.
Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds are a necessary component to make this delectable Arabic Sesame Cookies.
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Recipe Variations
Sesame Seed Cookies Recipe is so versatile! Every country has its own version of this yummy cookies recipe. For example, you have Syrian, Turkish, Italian, and many other versions.
The Syrian sesame cookies are known as Barazek. They are cookies filled with roasted sesame seeds and pistachio chips. These Syrian cookies are so thin and so crunchy texture that all Syrian people love it!
The Turkish sesame cookies are made with an essential ingredient of this recipe: It’s Tahini. When baking the cookies with tahini, you have two options to choose from: darker or lighter. In this recipe, cookies are covered in a molasses syrup mixture before dipping them in roasted sesame seeds. Molasses syrup add sweet flavor to the cookies!
The Italian sesame cookies are known as Biscotti Regina. In this sesame cookies version, Italian people intend to add milk to the dough. Some other like to add lemon zest, it is an optional ingredient to add the fresh lemon flavor to your biscuits!
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Tips and Tricks
- You can make other shapes than the circle if you wish! If your kids are helping you in making this recipe, they can create their own preferred shapes: oval, rectangular, stars, etc. This will be an amazing creative kitchen activity!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Store the Baskam Cookies leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their crispy texture and place them in a cool place. They will last for up to 2 weeks.
It depends in your personal preference and what you have on hand. Toasted sesame enhance the flavor in this kind of Middle Eastern Cookies Recipes. However, you can choose not to roast sesame seeds since they will get a chance to toast while the cookies are baking.
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Ingredients
- eggs
- cardamom powder
- vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- white granulated sugar
- oil
- baking powder
- all-purpose flour
- sesame seeds
Steps to Make Sesame Seed Cookies Recipe
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then line three baking trays with parchment paper.
Second, add eggs, cardamom powder, vanilla bean paste, and sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer for 3 minutes until smooth and pale.
Now, gradually add oil and keep mixing until all combined.
Then, combine flour and baking powder. While the mixer is still running, gradually add flour until a soft dough is formed.
After that, using a tablespoon or one-ounce scoop, scoop out one scoop and drop it in sesame seeds. Roll all sides in sesame seeds.
As well, shape them into circles. Form a round-ball and then flatten it with your hand.
Next, place them on the prepared baking tray and repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
Later on, bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes.
Finally, let them cool down in the baking tray for 10 minutes. Serve them with a cup of tea or milk.
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Baksam - Middle Eastern Sesame Seed Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line three baking trays with parchment paper.
- Add eggs, cardamom powder, vanilla bean paste, and sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer for 3 minutes until smooth and pale.
- Gradually add oil and keep mixing until all combined.
- Combine flour and baking powder. While the mixer is still running, gradually add flour until a soft dough is formed.
- Using a tablespoon or one-ounce scoop, scoop out one scoop and drop it in sesame seeds. Roll all sides in sesame seeds.
- Shape them into circles. Form a round ball and then flatten it with your hand.
- Place them on the prepared baking tray and repeat the process for the rest of the dough.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes.
- Let them cool down in the baking tray for 10 minutes. Serve them with a cup of tea or milk.
Cla says
What’s the measurements?
Jeehan says
All measurements are listed in the recipe card.