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Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 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.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  2. Add the tahini paste, egg and vanilla extract.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  3. Beat until smooth and well combined.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  6. Mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  7. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  8. Scoop equal portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  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.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe
  12. Serve and enjoy.
    Tahini Cookies with Sesame Seeds Recipe

Nutrition

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

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