Korean Honey Butter Shortbread with Sesame & Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 tablespoons honey, divided: 2 tbsp in dough, 1 tbsp for brushing
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 whole egg yolk, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 5 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided: 3 tbsp in dough, 2 tbsp for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fleur de sel, for finishing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons honey until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.