Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the nutty, aromatic flavor of toasted black sesame with rich dark chocolate chips, delivering a unique twist on a classic favorite. Browned butter adds depth and a luscious, caramelized note, making these cookies irresistibly tender and flavorful. Perfect for those looking to impress with a sophisticated yet comforting treat.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 56 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup black sesame seeds (toasted and powdered)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Toast and Powder Black Sesame Seeds: Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry pan for 20-25 seconds until fragrant. Transfer them to a spice grinder or food processor and pulse until fully powdered. For extra smoothness, press the powder through a mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any coarse bits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all purpose flour and baking soda to the bowl with black sesame powder. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Bline Brown Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and small brown solids appear, releasing a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Combine Sugars and Brown Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Pour in the browned butter and whisk together using a stand or hand mixer just until combined.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth and creamy. Then add salt and vanilla extract, mixing until just incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients (black sesame flour mix) into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Add the dark chocolate chips and fold gently until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for 20 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Racks: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Position one oven rack in the upper third and another in the lower third of the oven.
- Form Cookies on Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough balls, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Halfway through baking, rotate the baking sheets top to bottom and front to back for even baking.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a spice grinder for best results in powdering the black sesame seeds to maintain their aromatic flavor.
- Brown butter should be carefully watched to prevent burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden brown and nutty.
- Resting the dough in the fridge improves texture and flavor development.
- Rotating the baking sheets ensures all cookies bake evenly.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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