Sesame Bon Bon Cookies Recipe

These delightful Sesame Bon Bon Cookies are a Christmas tradition, loved for their crisp texture and incredible flavor! This recipe, adapted from a vintage women's magazine, yields cookies that keep wonderfully and freeze beautifully, offering a perfect treat for the holidays and beyond. Store in a tin for crisp cookies, or in an airtight container for a softer texture. Get ready for a burst of sesame flavor and a perfectly chewy bite!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 225 mins
Calories 76.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sesame Bon Bon Cookies

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How to Make Sesame Bon Bon Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Beat well to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat completely.
  7. Gently press a blanched almond into the center of each cookie ball.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; they will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g