# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, ground
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
06 - 6 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped
07 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tablespoon whole black sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground black sesame seeds, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
05 - Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture until well incorporated.
06 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently mix until just combined.
07 - Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes to firm up for thicker cookies (optional).
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with whole black sesame seeds if desired.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled, leaving centers slightly gooey.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
