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February 19, 2025

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Inspired by Italian Florentine cookies, sesame lace cookies are nice and thin with a buttery toffee flavor. These cookies come together in a pinch for stress-free holiday baking!

Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate
Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate
Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate
Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate
Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate
Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate cover
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Sesame Lace Cookies With Dark Chocolate

Ingredients

Cookies
Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, stir together sesame seeds, flour, and salt. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, honey, and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Let boil for 2 minutes, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble.
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Pour the butter-sugar mixture over the sesame mixture, using a rubber spatula to fold everything together. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
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Scoop the sesame cookie dough using a standard .75oz cookie scoop or spoon. (For smaller cookies, use a teaspoon). Space the cookies about 3 inches apart, because they will spread significantly.
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Bake on the center rack of your oven for 8-9 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, until the mixture is no longer bubbling and the cookies are a caramel-y golden brown.
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Let the cookies cool for 5-6 minutes on the sheet pan, or until they are stiff and slightly cooled. Using a thin spatula or butter knife, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining cookie batter.
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Meanwhile, melt the chocolate. Add a couple of inches of water to a pot and bring to a simmer. Pour the chopped chocolate into another similar-sized pot or heatproof bowl, and place over the simmering water. Stir the chocolate until smooth and completely melted. Alternatively, you can microwave the chocolate in a heatproof bowl at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring in-between, until melted. Let the melted chocolate cool for a few minutes.
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With a small offset spatula or butter knife, spread about half a Tablespoon of melted chocolate on the bottom of each cookie. Place the cookies chocolate-side up on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and use the tines of a fork to create a wavy decoration. Alternatively, you can place the cookies chocolate-side down on a parchment-lined sheet so the chocolate seeps through the holes of the cookies. Let the chocolate set completely.
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Place the cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper in-between each layer. Leave at room-temperature to prevent the chocolate from melting. Cookies will last for several weeks.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Sesame Seed Toasting Technique 🌞
    Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet before adding to the cookie batter to enhance their nutty flavor and release their aromatic oils.
  • Thin and Crispy Cookie Trick 🍪
    Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and spread the cookie batter extremely thin, leaving ample space between drops to ensure delicate, lacy edges.
  • Chocolate Drizzling Pro Tip 🍫
    Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy finish.
  • Precise Temperature Control 🌡️
    Use a candy thermometer when heating sugar and butter to ensure you reach the precise caramelization point without burning, which is crucial for achieving the classic toffee-like texture.
  • Cooling and Storing Wisdom 💨
    Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring, and store between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container to maintain their delicate crisp texture.

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About the Cook

Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️

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