Greek Sesame Seed Cookies
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
🥣 Prep Time: 2 hours
🍽 Cook Time: 10 minutes
👨🍳 Yield: Makes 7 dozen cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greece with these delectable Greek Sesame Seed Cookies. These cookies, boasting a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or looking for a charming addition to your dessert table, these cookies are sure to impress with their simplicity and flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup toasted sesame seeds, plus extra for coating
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy and well combined.
- Stir in 1/3 cup of the toasted sesame seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter, sugar, and egg mixture, alternating with the water. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator until stiff, approximately 1-2 hours. Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and shape.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is chilling.
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Roll out the Dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut the Dough:
- Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut the dough into strips approximately 2 inches by 1 inch in size.
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Coat with Sesame Seeds:
- Press one side of each dough strip into the reserved sesame seeds, ensuring the seeds adhere to the dough.
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Shape the Cookies:
- To create the traditional bow-tie effect, loop one end of each dough strip over the other, forming a bow-tie shape.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet:
- Place the shaped cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned around the edges.
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Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving:
Enjoy these Greek Sesame Seed Cookies as a delightful treat alongside a cup of coffee or tea, or share them with friends and family for a taste of Greece. These cookies also make a charming addition to any dessert spread or cookie platter, offering a unique and flavorful twist on traditional cookies.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 832.8
- Fat Content: 39g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 130.2mg
- Sodium Content: 480.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 110.6g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 50.3g
- Protein Content: 13.2g
These Greek Sesame Seed Cookies are not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a special event or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you coming back for more.
