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Sesame toffee cookies recipe

Sesame toffee cookies recipe

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Created by The Tesco Real Food team

These cookies should come with a warning: they're incredibly moreish! The toffees make them extra chewy and the sesame seeds add a welcome savoury note. They freeze well and are cheap to make – what's not to love?! See method

  • Makes 20
  • Takes 35 mins plus chilling and cooling
  • 161 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g plain flour
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 120g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100g light brown soft sugar
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g toffees, each cut into 6 pieces
  • 40g sesame seeds

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    675kj
    161kcal     8%

  • Fat

    8g 11%

  • Saturates

    4g 21%

  • Sugars

    11g 12%

  • Salt

    0.3g 5%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 20.4g Protein 2.1g Fibre 0.5g

Method

  1. Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder with ½ tsp salt and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugars for 4-5 mins using an electric hand whisk until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; whisk until combined. 
  2. Stir in the flour mixture using a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold through 100g tofee pieces, then cover and chill for 30 mins. 
  3. Pour the sesame seeds onto a plate. Using a tablespoon, scoop out spoonfuls of the dough and roll into 20 balls. Roll each ball through the sesame seeds. Sit the balls on lined baking sheets, leaving a 5cm space between each. Press the remaining tofee pieces into the top of each ball and chill for 30 mins. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to gas 5, 190°C, fan 170°C. 
  4. Bake the cookies for 10-12 mins until the edges are lightly golden. Leave to cool completely on the trays, then carefully slide a knife underneath to release from the paper. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

Defrost at room temperature for 30-60 mins. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

We recommend this recipe for a special occasion or treat, as part of a balanced diet.

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