Nutty Tahini Chocolate Chips (Printable)

Nutty, chewy cookies with tahini and rich dark chocolate chips, offering a unique and delightful flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup tahini, well-stirred
06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional for topping

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold dark chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Unique Flavor: The tahini adds a subtle, nutty complexity that elevates the traditional cookie.
  • Perfect Texture: Expect a delightful combination of chewy interiors and slightly crunchy edges.
  • Quick and Easy: From start to finish, you can have fresh cookies ready in less than 30 minutes.
  • Pantry Friendly: Uses common baking staples with just one special star ingredient.
02 -
  • Don't Overbake: The cookies will look soft in the center when you pull them out, but they will firm up as they cool on the tray.
  • Storage: Keep these in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain their chewy texture.
  • Uniformity: Use a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are the same size for even baking.
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