Sesame Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoons cornstarch

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon soy sauce

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup tahini

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

2 teaspoons corn syrup

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon water

1 large egg

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda, set mixture aside.

3. Place sugar, tahini, and sesame oil in a large bowl; beat until blended. Add syrup, vanilla, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, water and egg; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring just until combined.

4. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray. Shape dough into 20 balls (about 1 inch each). Place granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Flatten balls slightly with your palm.

5. Bake at 375° for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Serve.