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Assorted cookies made with matcha, lavender, sesame seeds, and tahini displayed on a platter.

What are some uncommon ingredients to use in cookies?


  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Explore uncommon cookie ingredients like matcha, tahini, lavender, and black sesame seeds to add unique flavors and textures to your baking. Elevate your cookies to a culinary masterpiece with these innovative additions!


Ingredients

  • Matcha powder
  • Tahini paste
  • Culinary-grade lavender
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Cookie dough (your favorite recipe)
  • White chocolate chips (optional, for matcha cookies)
  • Lemon zest (optional, for lavender cookies)
  • Honey (optional, for tahini cookies)
  • Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. **Prepare the Dough:** Prepare your favorite cookie dough recipe.
  2. **Incorporate Matcha:** For matcha cookies, sift 1-2 teaspoons of matcha powder into the dry ingredients. Blend well.
  3. **Add Tahini:** For tahini cookies, mix ¼ to ½ cup of tahini paste into the wet ingredients. Ensure it’s well combined.
  4. **Infuse Lavender:** For lavender cookies, grind 1-2 teaspoons of dried culinary lavender and add it to the dough.
  5. **Mix in Black Sesame Seeds:** For black sesame seed cookies, toast 2-4 tablespoons of black sesame seeds lightly and mix them into the dough.
  6. **Chill the Dough:** Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
  7. **Bake the Cookies:** Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature as per your cookie dough recipe.
  8. **Shape and Bake:** Shape the dough into cookies and bake until golden brown.
  9. **Cool and Enjoy:** Let the cookies cool on a baking rack before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the quantity of uncommon ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
  • Always use culinary-grade lavender to ensure it is safe for consumption.
  • Toast sesame seeds lightly to enhance their nutty flavor.
  • Pair matcha with white chocolate, lavender with lemon, and tahini with honey for complementary flavors.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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