Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions to make Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Chill the Dough (Optional):
- For thicker cookies, you can chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls:
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centres may still look slightly soft.
- Cool and Sprinkle Sea Salt (Optional):
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, sprinkle a bit of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Enjoy:
- Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favourite beverage!
These cookies have a unique nutty flavour from the tahini, and the combination of chocolate chips and sea salt adds a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. Happy baking!
