Korean Cookies

Korean cookies are delicate buttery treats that combine toasted sesame seeds, subtle sweetness, and crisp-tender texture inspired by traditional Korean baking techniques. These elegant cookies highlight simple ingredients and balanced flavors, creating an authentic East Asian dessert perfect for tea time, gifting, or everyday snacking.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: korean cookies, korean dessert, sesame cookies, toasted sesame cookies

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings: cookies

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Lila benett

Cost: 7

Equipment

mixing bowls
electric mixer
rubber spatula
baking sheets
parchment paper
wire cooling rack
small skillet
pastry brush

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp beaten egg white

Instructions

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a plate and allow them to cool completely.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Sift the flour and salt together into a medium mixing bowl.
Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Fold the toasted sesame seeds gently into the dough using a spatula.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into smooth balls.
Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each dough ball gently to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg white.
Press additional toasted sesame seeds onto the tops of the cookies.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are pale golden and the centers are set.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Toast sesame seeds fresh before baking for the deepest nutty flavor and best aroma. Avoid overbaking; the cookies should remain pale golden rather than deeply browned. Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain their crisp texture.

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