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Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies have a Middle Eastern twist by swapping half the butter in traditional chocolate chip cookies with tahini (sesame paste)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup Tahini well stirred
- ½ cup cane sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, tahini, cane sugar and brown sugar on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat for 1-2 minutes, until the eggs are incorporated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded scoop. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are firm and slightly golden brown at the edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
- Shopping: You can find tahini in Middle Eastern stores or many common grocery stores as well.
- Preparation: For best results, store the cookie batter in the fridge for 24 hours before baking. If you’re impatient, give it at least 2 hours.
- Storage: These cookies will keep in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
132mg
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.