Tomato-Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

1. 1 Tomato juicepack 1 l ≈ $2.00 25 ml
2. 2 Brown sugar 30 g
3. 3 Sunflower oil 10 ml
4. 4 Cocoa powder 3 g
5. 5 Baking powder 2 g
6. 6 Wheat flour 45 g
7. 7 Sesame seeds 5 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Mix sugar, tomato¹ juice, and sunflower oil in a bowl until the sugar dissolves

2. Add flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Knead into a soft, non-sticky dough

3. Roll the dough into ½-inch-thick rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet

4. Lightly brush the tops with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds

5. Bake at 340–355 °F (170–180 °C) for 15–20 minutes until edges are firm. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes