Reginelle Siciliane (Sesame Cookies)
Traditional Sicilian sesame cookies with a crisp golden exterior and a tender interior, offering a nutty flavor and rustic charm in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 25 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the chilled butter and work it into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture to form a smooth dough.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape small portions of dough into logs about 2–3 inches long.
- Roll each piece in sesame seeds, pressing lightly to coat.
- Place on the baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon or orange zest for a citrus variation.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for extra sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat in a low oven at 150°C (300°F) for a few minutes if desired.
- Chill dough briefly if it becomes too sticky to handle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
