Orange, Sesame, and Honey Cookies

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 7.9 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
• Parchment paper
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg; beat just until blended. Beat in flour, baking soda, and salt.

Beat 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds, 2 table­spoons honey, and grated orange rind into cookie dough at medium speed. Place 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds in a bowl; scoop dough by tablespoonfuls, and roll in sesame seeds. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Combine orange juice and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl; drizzle mixture over cooled cookies.