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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Sesame Cookies and more Awards



Sesame Cookies ... These cookies are simple, buttery & delicious. They are flavorful but not too sweet. Goes well with coffee or tea!


Sesame Cookies are the most popular cookies in my house. My brother is addicted to sesame cookies and he always asks me to make them. So far, I've tried at least 4 other recipes. This particular recipe is his new favorite :)

Sesame Cookie
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Recipe from Wen's Delight 

* Prep. Time : 20 minutes
* Cook Time : 10 minutes
* Makes : 30 cookies

Ingredients:
  • 100 gm. sesame seeds, toasted
  • 220 gm. plain flour
  • 100 gm. unsalted butter, softened
  • 100 gm. Icing sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, yolks & whites separated
  • Extra sesame seeds, for sprinkling

Method:
  • Toast sesame seeds in a frying pan, on medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally ( This takes about 3 to 5 minutes ). Remove the seeds when they starts to darken and become fragrant. Leave aside to cool.
  • Sift the flour; keep aside.
  • Beat butter, icing sugar and salt till soft and creamy.
  • Add egg yolks and mix well.
  • Fold in the flour and sesame seeds with a spatula, bring it together to form a ball.
  • Preheat the oven to 180 C.
  • Roll out the dough and cut it with the cookies cutter.
  • Place on a cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the top of the cookies with egg white, sprinkle some extra sesame seeds.
  • Bake for about ( 9 - 10 minutes ) until golden brown.
  • Let them cool on the cooling rack.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them crisp.


It's award time again. These awards comes to me from a dear friend, Sunanda of Recipes from Sunanda's Kitchen. Thank you so much, dear. I really appreciate that you thought of me! Be sure to check out her lovely blog for delicious recipes.



I feel blessed to have found so many friends in the blogging world. Thank you to all my dear followers and readers, for their valuable comments, encouragement and support.You're all so kind! This time, I would like to share these with some of my blogger friends who have been so supportive right from the start. Thank you so much for being so encouraging :)
      Please friends, accept these & share with 15 other blogger friends to keep the ball rolling!

      Linking this post to Any One Can Cook : Series 22 , These Chicks Cooked  , Sweets for a Saturday #23 , Bake With Bizzy 6
        
      Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!

      43 comments:

      1. Aahaa..lots of awards..i think awards seems more yummy to you :)
        Well the cookies are having perfect shape & color..i wanna bite..!!!!!

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      2. cookies ae yummy
        congrats for awards u deserve it may more comes

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      3. I'm a big fan of cookies and yours looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for linking this yummy cookie with Any One can Cook. Also congratulations on all your well deserved awards, wish you many more success and thank you so much for sharing with me :)

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      4. Thanks for linking me and glad that you like the cookies!

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      5. More awards huh...? You must be kidding!! :)) Congrats again and again...you are such a sweet person no wonder you get showered with awards all the time! I'm sooooo touched that you shared your happiness with me. Luv ya!

        Cute cookies and a bit shout for the presentation!

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      6. Thank you Khadija. Wish I could pass these to you :)

        Thank you Santosh for your nice words & warm wishes :)

        Thank you Ayeesha for liking this. Hope you will try it someday :)

        Thank you Wen for stopping by & for sharing the recipe :)

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      7. Oh Nashira, I'm really fortunate to have such nice friends who remember me while sharing their pleasure. Thank you for the compliment. You have made my day :)

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      8. Looks so tempting and delicious. Perfect.

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      9. Seriously feel like munching some sesame cookies rite now, they looks super scrumptious and yummy..Congrats on ur awards Ambreen,thanks for sharing with me..am honoured dear..

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      10. Sharing brings happiness dear. Thanks a lot for these awards. And congrats on getting these awards. Cute shape, tempting looking cookies

        Deepa
        Hamaree Rasoi

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      11. Very interesting and tempting recipe.. looks absolutely delicious.. thanks for sharing !

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      12. wow cookies looks so wonderful !! perfectly done !!

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      13. Thank you Saraswathi for visiting me and for your nice words. Glad to hear from you :)

        Thank you Priya, Deepa & Divya for your sweet words. You're welcome for these awards :)

        Thank you Sravani & Deepthi for stopping by. Glad you like this recipe :)

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      14. Your cookies are always superb...love this one too...

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      15. Congrats dear,wish you many many more..thanks for sharing your happiness with me too..
        Cookies looks awesome..beautiful and tempting.

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      16. as usual one of your amazing cookies.......nd thanx for sharing the awards with me ambreen........nd congrats.........

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      17. Tempting and yummy! Congrats on your awards dear and thanks so much for sharing them with me...

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      18. Crunchy and flavorful cookies looks perfectly done...

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      19. Thank u very much for ur quick reply.Great cookies.U can participate in the event,by using any orange concentrate,puree or even dried orange .Looking forward to ur entree.
        Vegie / Fruit a month - Orange

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      20. Thank u dear for the awards.will post it soon.

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      21. I love your cookie collection, each one is better than the other n these are no exception! Loved the shape, color, flavor everything :)
        Congrats on the awards n thanks a lot for the share, appreciate it :)
        US Masala

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      22. wow..looks like ready made brought ones,just perfect ,dear!!love it too..

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      23. Cookies look so delicious n flavorful. Thanks for sharing the award with me too....so glad to receive it from a talented person like you. You made my day!

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      24. Hi ambreen, its true your cookies looks very delicious. I imagine its so yummy, especially eaten hot for tea… I can finish a whole plate of these….ooops !

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      25. Cookies look just perfect! Loved the cute shape of them!

        Congrats on your awards and so sweet of you sharing it with me!

        Happy blogging!

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      26. Thank you so much Reshmi, Suja, Sameeja, Treat and Trick, Vimitha, Savitha, Aipi, Julie, Viki,
        Maznah & Mahi for your compliment. Really nice of you! Hope you will try it someday :)

        Thank you Savitha for the quick reply :)

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      27. Congrats on your awards and cookies look absolutely delicious

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      28. Ambreen such beautiful looking cookies- so neatly baked and thanks a ton for sharing ur well deserved awards with me- it's appreciated !

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      29. Congrats on u awards!! These cookies look crunchy & delightful!
        Prathima Rao
        Prats Corner

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      30. Your sesame cookies are gorgeous! A huge congrats on your well-deserved awards!

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      31. Ambreen, they look cute and perfectly baked. Congrats for all the awards.

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      32. Love cookies and yours look yummy :D

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      33. Thank you Susy, Padhu, Priya, Prathima, Faith, Zareena & Gopika for your nice words :)

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      34. Oh these look like perfect cookie to go along with a nice cup of coffee!! YUMMM!

        XO Lindsay

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      35. hello Pakistani Chef!! i love to come to blog..I always find healthy stuffs around!...ur sesame biscuits look absolutely delicious..so inviting!!!

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      36. N yes Ambreen, Thank you so much for your awards.Sorry i wasnt able to accept it straight away..I have done it now :)

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      37. Thank you Lindsay for visiting and for your nice words. So nice of you :)

        Thank you Zainab for the compliments. I'm flattered by your kind words. I admire your work. You really deserve these awards :)

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      38. This cookie must be very good with sesame aroma, sound good.

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      39. Thank you so much Sonia. They are really addictive :)

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      40. cookies are so good.. i would love to have the whole plate ..

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