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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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154 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 24 to 25 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 154 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
Sodium 94mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 39mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 30mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Sesame cookies, like almond cookies and other types of Chinese cookies, were traditionally made with lard. Using butter or shortening (or a combination of both, as in this recipe) gives us a healthier cookie with just over 75 calories. For extra flavor, try incorporating a few tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds into the cookie dough before baking.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1/3 to 1/2 cup white sesame seeds, as needed
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.
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In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, shortening, and white and brown sugars.
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Add the eggs and almond extract, and beat until well blended.
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Stir in the flour mixture and mix well. The dough will be dry and crumbly at this point.
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Use your fingers to form the mixture into a dough, and then form the dough into 2 rolls or logs that are 10 to 12 inches long. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 and preferably 4 hours. (If desired, you can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate overnight).
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Preheat the oven to 325 F.
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Take a log and lightly score the dough at 3/4-inch intervals so that you have 15 pieces and cut the dough.
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Roll each piece into a small ball and roll the ball in the bowl of sesame seeds to cover. (Note: If you like you can brush the ball with lightly beaten egg prior to dipping in the sesame seeds, to help the seeds stick to the cookie).
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Place the balls on a lightly greased cookie tray, approximately 2 inches apart.
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Bake the cookies at 325 F for about 15 to 17 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the middle comes out clean and they easily lift from the baking sheet. Cool completely.
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When thoroughly cooled, enjoy or store in a sealed container.
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