In the realm of Indian sweets, sesame seed cookies, lovingly known as til ke laddoo, take center stage as a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds across the nation. These golden-brown orbs, crafted with a symphony of roasted sesame seeds, jaggery, and a touch of aromatic spices, embody the essence of traditional Indian confectionery. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind these irresistible cookies, along with variations that add a unique twist to the classic recipe. From the nutty indulgence of jaggery to the delightful crunch of sesame seeds, each bite promises a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Dive into the heart of Indian culinary heritage and uncover the magic of sesame seed cookies, a true testament to the country's rich and diverse culinary tapestry.
**Sesame Seed Cookies (Til Ke Laddu)**: Embark on a culinary journey with this classic recipe, where roasted sesame seeds and jaggery unite to create a symphony of flavors. These bite-sized treats are the epitome of simplicity and elegance, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty goodness.
**Sesame Seed Cookies with Coconut (Nariyal Til Laddu)**: Experience a delightful fusion of flavors as coconut joins the sesame and jaggery duo in this irresistible variation. The delicate sweetness of coconut adds an extra layer of complexity, creating a truly unforgettable treat that will transport your taste buds to paradise.
**Sesame Seed Cookies with Jaggery and Cardamom (Gud Til Laddu)**: Elevate the classic til ke laddoo with the addition of aromatic cardamom, a spice that adds a touch of warmth and depth to the overall flavor profile. This variation is a true delight for those who appreciate the harmonious interplay of spices and sweetness.
**Sesame Seed Cookies with Cashews (Kaju Til Laddu)**: Indulge in the ultimate indulgence with this variation that incorporates cashew nuts, renowned for their rich, buttery flavor and delicate crunch. Each bite of these cookies is a celebration of texture and taste, leaving you with a lingering desire for more.
**Sesame Seed Cookies with Pistachios (Pista Til Laddu)**: Discover the vibrant green hue and nutty elegance of pistachios in this delectable variation. Pistachios add a touch of sophistication and visual appeal to these cookies, making them a perfect treat for special occasions or as a thoughtful gift.
SESAME SEED COOKIES I
Italian cookies rolled in sesame seeds
Provided by Connie Lombardo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender-or work with your hands - until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add anise oil (optional) small amount for it is very strong, to 1/2 cup of the milk and add to flour mixture. Gradually add more of the milk mixing until dough holds together.
- Pull off small portions of dough and roll between palms of the hands into a roll about finger size. Roll in sesame seeds. Seeds stick better if put in sugared water and taken out and put on a clean lintless cloth. Roll on cloth with seeds, then flatten out too about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch strips, place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove, cool completely, then store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
SESAME SEED COOKIES - INDIA
This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - India. The recipe was found on Indian Food Forever. Next to Cardamom cookies, Sesame Seed cookies are one of my top three favorite cookies. This recipe promised to be tasty. I can't wait to try these. I'm sorry I haven't tried these yet and don't know how many cookies it will make.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 batch of cookies, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fl.
- In a large bowl, sieve the flour with salt and baking soda.
- Add sugar, butter, 2 eggs, caraway seeds and blend well.
- Add the milk a little by little and knead to a smooth dough.
- Roll out on a floured board 1cm thick and cut out with fancy cookie cutters.
- Brush with remaining well beaten egg and sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds.
- Place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy with a good cup of tea. .
BISCOTTI REGINA (SESAME SEED COOKIES)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Put the butter and sugar into the bowl of a mixer and cream until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time with the mixer running and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and beat. Next, add the flour mixture and beat until well incorporated.
- To form the cookies, divide the dough in half and roll into logs 1-inch in diameter. Cut the logs into 3-inch lengths. Dip each piece of dough into the cream and then roll in the sesame seeds. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and place in the oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let cool and serve. These will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
SESAME SEED COOKIES
These are very special cookies served often in the South. They're perfect with tea or coffee. My whole family loves them. -Maxine Trively, Highlands, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar; add egg and vanilla. Combine remaining ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan for 30 seconds before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SESAME SEED COOKIES
Though these are reminiscent of the traditional Greek or Italian cookies of the same name, the recipes originates in the US south and traces its roots to Africa. Nutty toasted sesame seeds are included in the dough as well as serving as the crispy coating. They are now commonly served at Kwanzaa celebrations. I have not tried this yet but am posting for ZWT 3.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden brown, shaking skillet and stirring frequently to keep them moving. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Measure flour and remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- With hand-held mixer at low speed, beat until well blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
- Using about 2 teaspoons of dough for each cookie, shape into ovals about 2 inches in length; roll in remaining toasted sesame seeds. Place ovals about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350° oven for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool. Store in tightly covered container for up to 1 week.
- Makes about 36 sesame seed cookies.
SESAME SEED COOKIES
A friend of mine gave me this recipe a while ago. It was a hit and should be included in everyones' cookie tray. NOTE: Sesame seeds should be fresh not already toasted.
Provided by veraj9170
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Butter two baking sheets. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With an electric mixer on low, add butter until blended. Whisk together the eggs, zest and vanilla and add this to the flour mixture and continue beating on low until a smooth dough is formed.
- Pinch off a small pice of dough about the size of a small golf ball and roll it into a log about 2 inches long. Roll the log into the fresh sesame seeds, pressing them lightly to stick. Place the cookie on prepared baking sheets and continue forming the remaining cookies the same way, keeping 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and you can store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2813.7, Fat 153.1, SaturatedFat 67.8, Cholesterol 455.5, Sodium 721.7, Carbohydrate 318.7, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 101.6, Protein 52.2
SESAME SEED COOKIES
In South Carolina and Georgia, these popular cookies are known as "benne wafers," taking their name from the West African word for sesame.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line four baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda, and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until combined. Add reserved flour mixture, and beat until combined. Add toasted sesame seeds, and beat until incorporated.
- Using a spoon, drop cookie batter, about 1 tablespoon at a time, onto prepared baking sheets, allowing at least 2 inches between cookies for spreading.
- Bake until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack.
MIKA'S KOREAN SESAME SEED COOKIES (GGAE GWA JA)
I got this recipe on an adoption site after I adopted my daughter from S. Korea. They are so yummy and addictive!
Provided by Mika G.
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream butter with brown and white sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Add baking soda, hot water and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in flour and sesame seeds to make a stiff dough. Cover and chill until dough is firm.
- Roll heaping teaspoonfuls into balls; place on greased baking sheet, about 2" apart. Flatten slightly. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 116.6, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13, Protein 3.4
AUNT ANNE'S SESAME COOKIES
After trying my hand at countless sesame cookie recipes, my Italian girlfriend shared her Aunt Anne's recipe and I knew my search had ended! Basically an anise flavored butter cookie covered in sesame seeds. The smell when removing them from the oven is wonderful!
Provided by DianeF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 32m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and anise extract until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well incorporated. If you are using a stand mixer, let the dough mix for another minute to add lightness to the dough. The dough will be soft, but will hand roll easily.
- Pinch off pieces of dough slightly smaller than a walnut, and roll them into small logs. Dip in milk, then roll in sesame seeds. Place cookies one inch apart on a cookie sheet. Cookies will not spread very much.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottom and sides of cookies are lightly toasted. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 30.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- To make sure the cookies stay crispy, use cold butter and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create the same effect.
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will become dry and crumbly.
- Feel free to get creative with the toppings! You can use a variety of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to add extra flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
These sesame seed cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their crispy texture, nutty flavor, and addictive sweetness, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie recipe, give these sesame seed cookies a try - you won't be disappointed!
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