Chewy Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy tahini chocolate chip cookies combine a nutty tahini undertone with rich chocolate chips for a rustic yet refined treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened (European-style recommended)
- ½ cup (125g) tahini, well-stirred
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ½ teaspoon fine sea salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to press on top before baking.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press extra chocolate chips on top and sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. For cakier cookies, use slightly less flour or bake a minute less. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a salty-sweet contrast. Softened butter is key to proper texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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