Polat AbadanCuisinier
16 May 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

Iraqi sesame cookies are a crisp snack made by combining tahini with sugar and flour, pressing plenty of sesame seeds onto the tops, and baking. These cookies come together quickly with just a few ingredients and can be stored in the freezer after baking.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the dough

8 min

Beat the tahini with the sugar. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt, working the dough just until smooth.

2

Coat with sesame

7 min

Take small portions of dough and press them into the sesame seeds to coat. Arrange them spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3

Bake the cookies

15 min

Bake in an oven preheated to 170°C / 340°F for 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then serve.

Reminder

Do not overwork the dough, or the cookies will become tough. Do not extend the baking time; remove them when the edges are lightly browned, as they will continue baking after they come out of the oven. Allergens: contains gluten (flour) and sesame (tahini).

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
190 kcalCalories
4 gProtein
20 gCarbohydrate
11 gFat
2 gFiber
9 gSugar
60 mgSodium
1 gSaturated Fat
Protein 8% Carbohydrate 41% Fat 51%
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Hatice Çiçek Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

On beş dakika yerine on sekiz dakika fırında bıraktım çünkü kenarları hâlâ açık renkli görünüyordu, çıkardığımda biraz fazla sertleşmişti. Editör notundaki gibi erken almak gerçekten daha iyiymiş.

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