Crunchy Sesame Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 tablespoon plus 
• 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil dark
• 1 large eggs 
• 6.8 ounces flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup tahini (roasted sesame-seed paste)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• knife
• whisk
• wire rack
• blender
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 37
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk; set mixture aside.
4. Place brown sugar, tahini, and oil in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
5. Add syrup, vanilla, and egg; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating at low speed just until combined.
6. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray. Shape dough into 36 balls (about 1 inch each).
7. Place granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
8. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Flatten balls slightly with the bottom of a glass.
9. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 2 minutes.
10. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on a wire rack.