Sesame-Crusted Gochugaru Shortbread Cookies

When I was in a culinary school, there was an annual cookie competition where students showcased their brilliant cookie recipes. Even though it was mostly for pastry students, there were a few culinary students, and I was one of them. At that time, I was going through a phase of making shortbread cookies, and I submitted my honey–butter–potato chip shortbread cookies, representing the flavors of Korea. It was a completely different approach compared to the rest of the contestants. Even thou