Black Sesame Red Bean Cookie (Đậu Đỏ Mè Đen)

Available from Anh Ơi Bake Shop when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Dark and toasty, with a quiet kind of richness. Black sesame grounds the dough in a deep, nutty flavor—earthy, almost smoky—while red beans appear in soft little bursts, tender and sweet without trying too hard. Together, they taste both simple and layered, like something humble that still lingers on your tongue. It’s the kind of cookie that doesn’t demand attention, but rewards you when you pause to notice. Our hefty, Northwest-sized cookies (each tipping over a quarter of a pound) are always b