"Sesame seeds give these delicate, buttery cookies a gentle, nutty crunch...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1 large egg plus 1 large yolk
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1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) brown sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/3 cups (11 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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20 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup sesame seeds