SESAME CARDAMOM TEA COOKIES

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A lightly sweet biscuit-like cookie with tons of sesame and cardamom flavor. These cookies are on the crisp and dry side, and best served with coffee or tea.

Provided by Meghan O

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h23m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) or 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup tahini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cardamom, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Mix the sugars and butter ( or margarine) over medium speed until fluffy.
  • Mix in the tahini (make sure to mix well), then the vanilla, sesame seeds, and ginger (if using).
  • Over low speed, add flour mixture. Dough should be a bit crumbly (much like shortbread dough).
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Shape dough into small balls (about 1 inch or 15 grams).
  • Arrange onto a baking sheet (I use baking mats, but parchment also works).
  • Using a glass, press the cookies down into discs. You may need to dip the glass in water to prevent the cookies from sticking to the glass.
  • Bake about 8 minutes until the edges are slightly browned.
  • Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.6, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 9.5, Sodium 645.8, Carbohydrate 90.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 34.8, Protein 14.4

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