Mika's Korean Sesame Seed Cookies (ggae Gwa Ja)

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (real, no substitutions)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 cream butter with brown and sugars. add eggs and beat well. add baking soda, hot water and vanilla extract. mix well.
• 2 stir in flour and sesame seeds to make a stiff dough. cover and chill until dough is firm.
• 3 roll heaping teaspoonfuls into balls; place on greased baking sheet, about 2" apart. flatten slightly. bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes.