Do I need to toast the black sesame seeds before grinding them?

The recipe states that lightly toasting the black sesame seeds is optional. While it can enhance their flavor, it's not strictly necessary for the recipe to work.

Why does the cookie dough need to be refrigerated for an hour?

Chilling the dough for at least an hour helps it firm up, making it much easier to handle, roll into balls, and prevent excessive spreading during baking, ensuring your thumbprint cookies hold their shape.

Can I substitute other flours for the oat flour or almond meal?

The recipe is specifically designed with oat flour and almond meal, which contribute to the unique texture and structure of these cookies. Substituting them might significantly alter the consistency and outcome of the final product.

What kind of jam is best for these thumbprint cookies?

The recipe suggests using 'Jam or preserve of your choice,' allowing for personal preference. Popular options like raspberry, apricot, or strawberry jam would all complement the black sesame flavor beautifully.

How should I store these Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies?

Once completely cooled, store your Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or refrigerate them for extended freshness.

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Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies
[Vegan]

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A flour blend of oats, almonds and black sesame seeds is seasoned with warming spices and coconut oil , then sweetened with maple syrup. It’s then baked golden into a buttery, almost-cakey cookie that is tender on the inside. Black sesame seeds make the cookies deeply nutty, adds richness and... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies [Vegan]

1/2 cup black sesame seeds, optionally lightly toasted
2 cups oat flour
1 1/2 cups almond meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or safflower oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
Jam or preserve of your choice

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How to Prepare Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies [Vegan]

Using a food processor, coffee/spice grinder or a high-performance blender, grind sesame seeds by pulsing them for a few seconds to reach flour-like consistency.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
In a large bowl, combine ground sesame seeds, oat flour and almond meal,
Add salt, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg and mix
Make a well in the middle of flour mix and pour in coconut (or safflower) oil and maple syrup
Mix well to combine and refrigerate dough for 1 hour (or up to 24 hours)
Form tablespoon-sized balls from the dough, and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet
Use a finger or the end of a wooden spoon to indent the center of each cookie, making well in the center
Fill the cookie centers with a about a teaspoon of jam or preserve
Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until cookies are deeply golden and baked through
Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack
Enjoy!

Notes

Make oat flour by grinding rolled oats in a food processor, grinder or a high-performance blender. One cup of rolled oats will make about a cup of oat flour. You can get almond flour/meal from the store (Trader Joe's or some natural food store) but you can easily grind whole almonds to make flour too, just don’t over-grind it.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.