Sesame Stars
Delight your taste buds with Sesame Stars, a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that blends the rich, nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds with the sweetness of sugar and vanilla. Perfectly crisp and golden at the edges, these star-shaped treats are as beautiful as they are delicious—ideal for holiday gatherings, tea-time indulgence, or everyday snacking. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple dough made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and a hint of salt, this recipe delivers professional-level results with minimal effort. The cookies are generously dusted with sesame seeds for an irresistible crunch, making them a unique and aromatic addition to your cookie collection. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or store them in an airtight container for a week of sweet satisfaction!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 50 grams toasted sesame seeds
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to form a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into two portions. Wrap them in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness.
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Re-roll any scraps and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds generously over the tops of the cookies, gently pressing them down to adhere.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, store the Sesame Stars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.7 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.3 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.7 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
