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Vegan Black Sesame Cookies Without Sugar

Published: Dec 20, 2022 · Modified: Nov 11, 2024 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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Vegan black sesame cookies without sugar are mildly sweet, all natural, gluten free and very easy to make. White and black sesame seeds are combined with dates then baked until crunchy. These are like all natural sesame snaps.

5 sesame cookies on white baking paper

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Minimal all natural ingredients used
  • These cookies are light and airy
  • These sesame snaps are without refined sugar
  • Dietary friendly - vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut free, soy free, oil free, refined sugar free, flour free, egg free

Ingredients You’ll Need

white sesame, black sesame, medjool dates and vanilla liquid in white bowls

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

White sesame seeds and black sesame seeds are used. The duo colors makes this cookie look great.

Medjool dates are the natural sweetener and binding agent in this recipe. These will need to be pitted and are best at room temperature. When baked, the natural sugar in the dates will create a crunchy cookie.

Warm water is needed to help the medjool dates soften and turn into a paste.

Vanilla to help with flavoring.

Salt (optional) a smidge can be used to elevate the taste of the cookie.

How to Make Black Sesame Cookies

Step 1 - In a small food processor, add the pitted Medjool dates, vanilla, salt (optional) and warm water and process until a smooth paste has formed. You will need to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl a couple of times to ensure there are no chunks.

Step 2 - Place the date paste into a bowl and add the sesame seeds. Use a spatula to combine, ensuring that all the sesame seeds are coated in the date paste. Lightly wet a dinner spoon and place a spoonful onto a lined baking tray. With the back of the spoon spread out the mixture into an evenly shaped cookie with an approximate diameter of 7cm (just over 2½  inches) and a thickness of 7.5mm (approximately ⅓ of an inch). Repeat until all the mixture is used. 

date paste in a food processor
a glass bowl filled with white sesame, black sesame and date paste

Step 3 - Place the tray in the middle of a preheated 150C (300F) oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until a medium golden brown. Take out the tray and allow cookies to cool to room temperature. They will turn hard. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to a week.

white and black sesame blended together in a glass bowl
8 unbaked sesame cookies on a baking tray

Variations

These vegan black sesame cookies can also include your favorite spice, try adding cinnamon, chili, cardamon, nutmeg.

Desiccated coconut can be added. Try adding a couple of spoonfuls.

Pro Tips

These sesame cookies bake in place, they will not spread out whilst baking

Do not over wet your spoon, this can ruin the cookies.

Avoid using a large food processor unless making a large batch, as blending 5 dates in a large bowl won't work.

Avoid making the cookie thick, as it wont bake evenly. The thickness stipulated works perfectly.

8 golden brown sesame seed cookies on a baking tray

❓FAQ

How to store black sesame seed cookies?

Once completely cooled down, place the cookies into an airtight container and store in the pantry for up to a week. Note, these cookies may soften once stored.

What flavors go well with black sesame?

Black sesame seeds can be used in savory and sweet food. They can be used cooked or uncooked.
In uncooked food, try adding them in salads with flavors of lemon (citrus), peanut, avocado, soy and similar.
In desserts, pair with coconut, pandan, chocolate, dates just to name a few.
Spices can include cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, chili and similar.

a stack of sesame cookies and a broken one in a white plate

Related Recipes

If you like cookies, check out these vegan and gluten free oatmeal cookies, or these vegan chocolate oat cookies.

You may also like these crunchy vegan nut clusters recipe or these rice cakes with chocolate and peanut butter.

Otherwise try these gluten free vegan ANZAC biscuits.

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk  on social media.

Recipe

5 sesame cookies on white baking paper

Vegan Black Sesame Cookies Without Sugar

Vegan black sesame cookies without sugar are mildly sweet, all natural, gluten free and very easy to make. White and black sesame seeds are combined with dates and then baked until crunchy. Think of these as all natural sesame snaps.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, Australian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 cookies
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 5 large Medjool dates pitted (best at room temperature)
  • ¾ cup White sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup Black sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons Warm water
  • 1 smidge Salt optional

Not for baking

  • ⅓ cup Water for wetting the spoon
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Instructions

  • In a small food processor, add the pitted Medjool dates, vanilla, salt (optional) and boiling water and process until a smooth paste has formed. You will need to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl a couple of times to ensure there are no chunks.
  • Place the date paste into a bowl and add the white and black sesame seeds. Use a spatula to combine, ensuring that all the sesame seeds are coated in the date paste. Lightly wet a dinner spoon and place a spoonful onto a lined baking tray. With the back of the spoon spread out the mixture into an evenly shaped cookie with an approximate diameter of 7cm (just over 2½ inches) and a thickness of 7.5mm (approximately ⅓ of an inch). Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  • Place the tray in a preheated 150C (300F) fan-forced oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until a dark golden brown. Take out the tray and allow the cookies to cool to room temperature. They will turn hard. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to a week.

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Notes

These sesame cookies will not spread out whilst baking, so there is no need to leave a big gap between cookies
Do not over wet your spoon, this can ruin the cookies.
You may also be interested in these raw avocado balls with cocoa.
US cups and spoons measurements have been used. 1 cup is 240ml, 1 tablespoon 15ml, 1 teaspoon 5ml.

Equipment

food processor
1 food processor
Bowl
1 Bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Izzy

    August 27, 2024 at 2:13 am

    Hi, this recipe looks amazing, but I only have pre-made date paste. I was just wondering if you might know the rough measurement for pre-made date paste?
    I think I've found my new chemo snack!!!

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    • Janelle Hama

      August 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm

      Hey Izzy, I'll work it out for you soon and get back to you ASAP 🙂

      Ok, so room temperature dates with the added hot water as indicated in the recipe card will make 155g or 5½oz of paste.

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