Have you ever bought a jar of tahini for one recipe and wondered what to do with the rest? That’s exactly how these cookies came to life. Instead of making another batch of hummus, I mixed tahini into cookie dough, added chocolate chunks, and finished everything with sesame seeds. It turned out to be one of those recipes I couldn’t stop reaching for.

The cookies are buttery with a rich nutty flavor, while the dark chocolate and sesame seeds make every bite even more satisfying. If you’re looking for something beyond classic chocolate chip cookies, try my Biscoff Butter Cookies and Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies.

Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe

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Creamy tahini and dark chocolate come together in these soft bakery-style cookies with a nutty sesame finish. Every bite is filled with rich chocolate chunks and topped with sesame seeds for a cookie that's simple to make yet full of flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Cooling Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 47 minutes mins

Servings: 18 Cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 275

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup 120 g tahini paste
• ¾ cup 150 g light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon 5 ml vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups 220 g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup 120 g dark chocolate chunks
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for coating or sprinkling on top

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric hand mixer
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Cookie scoop
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack

Method

 

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and creamy.
   
2. Add the tahini paste, egg and vanilla extract.
   
3. Beat until smooth and well combined.
   
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
   
6. Mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
   
7. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
   
8. Scoop equal portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
   
9. Sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds.
10. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
    
12. Serve and enjoy.
    

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg

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These Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds are a great reminder that simple pantry ingredients can create something a little unexpected. The combination of creamy tahini, rich dark chocolate, and crunchy sesame seeds gives these cookies their own unique character while keeping the recipe easy to make. Save this one for the next time you want to bake something a little different from the usual chocolate chip cookie.

Vamsi

I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.