Delicate Malaysian Cookies
A sweet and delicate Malaysian-inspired cookie recipe with a crunchy exterior and chewy interior.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●1 large egg
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 tsp baking powder
- ●1 tsp sesame seeds
- ●1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sesame seeds.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 7
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- 8
Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
- 9
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
- 10
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.