Gluten-Free Sesame Honey Cookies (Asian-Style)
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These gluten-free sesame honey cookies are crisp on the edges, lightly chewy in the center, and packed with roasted sesame flavor. Inspired by classic Asian sesame treats, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and creates a naturally sweet, fragrant cookie that works beautifully for tea time, dessert boxes, or everyday snacking. With a nutty aroma, subtle sweetness, and a delicate crunch, these cookies deliver the perfect balance of texture and flavor—without any gluten. If you’ve been searching for an easy, fail-proof cookie recipe that tastes bakery-quality, this one will quickly become a favorite.
Why You'll Love These Cookies
These sesame honey cookies are: gluten-free, crispy yet chewy, rich in Asian flavor, easy to make, lightly sweetened with honey, great for storage, and perfect for gifting.What Makes This Recipe Unique?
Asian-style sesame treats rely on roasted sesame seeds and subtle sweetness. Instead of wheat flour, this recipe uses rice flour and almond flour, creating a lighter texture and naturally tender crumb. Honey gives a soft chew, golden color, and deep aroma. Combined with sesame, the flavor becomes warm, fragrant, and comforting.Ingredients You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup toasted sesame seeds (white or black)
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Flavor Boosters
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp black sesame powder
- extra sesame seeds for coating
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sesame Seeds
Toast raw sesame seeds over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until aromatic and lightly golden. Let cool.Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together rice flour, almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt, and sesame seeds.Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk honey, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Add sesame oil if using.Step 4: Combine the Dough
Add the dry mix into the wet mixture and fold with a spatula. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Add 1–2 tbsp rice flour if needed.Step 5: Shape the Cookies
Scoop dough into 1-tbsp balls. Roll in sesame seeds if desired. Place on a lined baking tray.Step 6: Bake
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden and tops slightly cracked.Step 7: Cool and Serve
Allow them to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes, then gently transfer them to a wire rack. They will crisp slightly as they cool.Tips for Perfect Gluten-Free Sesame Honey Cookies
Boost the Sesame Flavor
Toast sesame seeds right before using, add sesame oil for aroma, or mix white and black seeds for depth.Keep Cookies Soft Longer
Store airtight, avoid overbaking, and add a small piece of bread or apple slice in the container to maintain moisture.Adjust Sweetness
Replace 1 tbsp honey with oil for less sweetness. For more sweetness, add 1–2 tsp coconut sugar.Flavor Variations
Add matcha, citrus zest, black sesame paste, or slivered almonds for new twists.Gluten-Free Baking Notes
Perfect Flour Combination
Rice flour provides crispness, almond flour adds softness, and tapioca gives a gentle chew—no gums needed.Why Honey Works So Well
Honey creates better browning, adds moisture, enhances chewiness, and deepens flavor.Serving Ideas
Serve with green tea, milk tea, herbal tea, or coffee. Crumble over yogurt, ice cream, or pack them as gifts.Storage and Meal Prep
At room temperature: 5–6 days in an airtight container.Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for up to 3 months.