Sesame Lemon Crisps

Name: Sesame Lemon Crisps
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 egg, beaten; 0.5 cup sesame seeds, toasted; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder

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These delicate cookies are elegant and lovely for any holiday gathering. They also would be suitable for an afternoon tea. The lemon and sesame seeds make this cookie perfect for an international spread for a buffet. Impress your friends with these easy to make cookies!

Recipe by Camellia

Updated on July 14, 2022

6

Servings:

5

Yield:

5 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 egg, beaten
½ cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Grease cookie sheets. Set aside.
Spread sesame seeds in 9x9 inch baking pan. Toast in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Melt butter and cool a bit. Stir in sugar, lemon rind, egg, sesame seeds, flour, and baking powder.
Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Cool cookies on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

518	Calories
27g	Fat
66g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 518
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 13g	65%
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 184mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 173mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.