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Middle Eastern Sesame Seed Cookies

Baksam - Middle Eastern Sesame Seed Cookies

Jay
If you like sesame seeds, then this recipe is for you! Baksam, an insanely delicious sesame cookies biscotti with a Middle Eastern flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 36 Servings
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

Hand Mixer
cookie scoop

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.

Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

Serving: 1CookieCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg