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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Crunchy Sesame Cookies 2


Crunchy Sesame Cookies ... Delicious, crisp and crunchy sesame seed cookies made with cooking oil, flour, sugar, egg and sesame seeds. I've posted this recipe earlier, but this time made few changes. They were a big hit & I'm asked to bake them quite often :)

Crunchy Sesame Cookies
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* Prep. Time : 20 minutes
* Cook Time : 14 - 15 minutes
* Makes : 50 cookies, depending on the shape

Ingredients :
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds, plus extra for topping 

Method :
  • Preheat oven at 180 C / 350 F / mark 4.
  • Sift together flour & baking powder in a bowl. Add salt & sesame seeds ( 1/2 cup ); keep aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk oil and sugar.
  • Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Add flour mixture. Mix gently with hands until it comes together like a dough.
  • Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface, cut out cookies using a cookies cutter.
  • Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top and lightly press with finger.
  • Put on the lined baking sheet and bake for 14 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Linking this to Sweets for a Saturday #21 by Lisa of Sweet As Sugar Cookies
I want to apologize for not visiting my fellow blogger's posts as often as I want to. I'm busy these days with some sewing projects that I need to finish. Really appreciate you taking time out of your busy life to check my posts, for your sweet comments & encouragement. You are all so kind!

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

38 comments:

  1. RevaJune 4, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Yummy cookies... I've noticed that the cookie recipes in your blog are very simple yet look very delicious ..:) that is a welcome change..
    Reva

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  2. Santosh BangarJune 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    crispy and yummy cookies

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  3. Prathima RaoJune 4, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Crunchy & yummy..!!! Love the flavor of sesame in this :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  4. Vimitha DuraiJune 4, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Cookies look so crunchy... Perfect tea time biscuit...

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  5. CREATIVE KHADIJAJune 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    waooo..i love the shape specially..yummmmy
    i want to ask where do you live in pk??which city?

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  6. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 4, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Thank you so much Reva. Sometimes the simplest things are the best, aren't they?

    Thanks a lot Santosh, Prathima & Vimitha for your sweet notes :)

    Thank you Khadija! Well dear, I live in 'The Heart of Pakistan', Lahore :)

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  7. Aruna ManikandanJune 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    looks yummy....

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  8. PushpaJune 5, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Yummy crunchy cookies.Nice shape on the cookies.

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  9. Priya SureshJune 5, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Those cookies looks super scrumptious and wonderful..love that shape..

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  10. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Sesame is one of my most fav. seeds and I can imagine the cookies were mind blowing yummy!

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  11. Hamaree RasoiJune 5, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Ambreen

    Lovely looking cookies . Excellent clicks.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  12. BizzyJune 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I have never made anything like this and I want to. This is my husband's kind of cookie and I love when he loves what I bake.

    Thanks for linking this to Bake with Bizzy.

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  13. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Thanks a lot Aruna , Pushpa, Priya, Priya(Now Serving) & Deepa for your kind words :)

    Thank you so much Bizzy. I'm sure your husband will love these cookies. Let me know how they turned out if you give them a try :)

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  14. RajiJune 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I loved your earlier cookies too and these are also looking delish.

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  15. SravsJune 5, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    so yummy and delicious cookies !! loved the addition of sesame seeds !!

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  16. MadhuJune 5, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    cookies looks so perfect!

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  17. Treat and TrickJune 5, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Crunchy and yummy! Can I have some?

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  18. Dreams of cakesJune 6, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    These cookies must be perfect with a cup of coffee! Can I have one please?

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  19. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Thank you Raji, Sravani, Madhu, Treat and Trick & Eftychia for your wonderful comments. You are more than welcome to have some :)

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  20. cook from dohaJune 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    cookies look really nice...........

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  21. Taste MelangerJune 6, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    These look lovely..thanks for dropping by my blog. Seems you havn't checked my event Drive me Nuts, else I would have got these yummy treats as entries!!

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  22. julieJune 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Awesome crunchy cookies!!love to have a bite..

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  23. Vikis KitchenJune 6, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Cookies look so crunchy and flavorful with all that sesame seeds. Yummmy...

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  24. JulianaJune 7, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    These cookies look delicious, simple and yet so tasty. Would love to have them with a cup of coffee. Have a great week Ambreen :-)

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  25. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you Cook from Doha, Anamika, Sachin, Julie, Viki & Juliana for your lovely comments :)

    @ Anamika: Oh, I missed your event ... maybe next time :)

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  26. PlatefulJune 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    These cookies with a great cuppa....aha!

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  27. JoytiJune 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    They sound really delicious. Love the flavor of sesame seeds...yum

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  28. FaithJune 8, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I love the flavor of sesame and these cookies are really beautiful!

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  29. cookingvarietiesJune 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    hi ambreen, many thanks for visiting mehjabeen as my guest blogger.
    you have a great blog here with so many awards. congrats to you.
    i will follow your blog from now too. have a nice day :)

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  30. SarahJune 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    the cookies look awesome dear! And no butter at all.. how wonderful!

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  31. VardhiniJune 8, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Perfect and tasty too ..

    Vardhini
    Event: Dish it Out - Spinach and Garlic
    Event: Healthy Lunchbox Ideas - Broccoli

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  32. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 8, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you Nashira, Faith, Sarah & Vardhini for your wonderful comments :)

    @ Indie.Tea: Thank you for stopping by. Glad you like this recipe :)

    @ cookingvarieties: Thank you so much for your nice words about my blog & for the following :)

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  33. LisaJune 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Sesame seeds would give your cookies such a delicious and intriguing taste. They look great. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog and I'd love it if you'd come by and link your cookies up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/06/sweets-for-saturday-21.html

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  34. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Thank you Lisa for stopping by & for your nice words. It would be a pleasure to link to your event :)

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  35. Sweet Birdie BlueJune 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    YUUUUUUM!!!!!

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  36. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 12, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Thank you Sweet Birdie for the visit & your sweet comment :)

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  37. UnknownOctober 24, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Instead of sugar, put sweet condensed milk!!!! Its the best....

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