How to Bake Sesame Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup (75 g) sesame seeds (toasted, for flavor and garnish)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Optional: additional sesame seeds for topping