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    10th February 2021 Desserts and Baking

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    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    These Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, earthy, chewy and packed full of chocolaty goodness. They are my favourite cookies right now because they are bursting with flavours that I love - Tahini, Chocolate, Vanilla. They come together very quickly, they have the most gorgeous crispy edges, the middles are perfectly chewy and the pools of chocolate are dreamy. These cookies are the best cookies I have had in a really long time!

    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies on a lined baking tray

    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I was a bit reluctant to make Tahini Cookies because I have been making these Tahini Cookies by Honey & Co for the past 2 years. I first saw them in the Financial Times and just had to make them. I absolutely LOVE them but my husband..not so much. So..I make a batch and freeze them and take them out one at a time. More for me. They are incredible. I have recommended them to cookie lovers in groups..(strange but true) and have even raved about them during random conversations. 

    I really held out on making Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies until I could no longer resist the urge to make a batch. They were all gone in the blink of an eye. I literally got to taste half a cookie. I adapted the recipe from the Honey & Co recipe.

    Tahini chocolate chip cookie recipe ingredients

    These are the ingredients you will need for these Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies:

      • Butter: I used Salted Butter here but you can use Unsalted and increase the salt by ½ teaspoon.
      • Tahini: Give the Tahini a stir before using. Use a good brand. The one I use is by Belazu.
      • Light Brown sugar: Light Brown Sugar adds a lot of chew and works especially well with Tahini. 
      • Caster sugar: Creates those crisp edges that I love.
      • Egg: I use an Egg and an Egg Yolk. Eggs should be at room temperature.
      • Vanilla extract: I use a Vanilla Bean paste. 
      • Plain Flour: I generally prefer to use Plain Flour in baking and then add raising agents as needed. 
      • Bicarbonate of Soda and Baking Powder: These just add some lift to the cookies.
      • Dark chocolate: I love to use a good quality dark chocolate.
      • Flaked Sea Salt: Adding flaked sea salt always elevates the flavour of cookies. I love Maldon.
      • Sesame Seeds: These are optional. I add a sprinkle to some.

    How to make Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is very easy to make! Here's what you need to do to make these divine cookies:

    1. Preheat the oven to 160 C/Gas Mark 3.
    2. Cream together the butter and tahini and sugars. You can do this in a stand mixer or use a bowl and wooden spoon.
    3. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk to combine. 
    4. Add the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt and mix through.
    5. Stir in dark chocolate.
    6. Sprinkle over sesame seeds.
    7. Make Cookies and place on lined trays (5cm apart).
    8. Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes.
    9. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the tray and then transfer to a cooling rack.

    White and brown sugar in a bowl

    Creamed butter, sugar and tahini in bowl

    Egg added to bowl of stand mixer in bowl

    Chopped chocolate added to cookie dough in bowl

    Sesame Seeds and Choc Chips in batter in bowl

     

    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies on a baking tray

    Storage for Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Fridge

    Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Freezer

    You can freeze baked cookies or unbaked cookies dough balls for up to 3 months.

    For baked cookies, freeze in an airtight box with baking paper between each layer. The cookies are best if eaten within 3 months. They should defrost in around an hour.

    To freeze unbaked, scoop the cookie dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and freeze until solid, then transfer the cookies to resealable bags. The cookies should be baked at the same temperature and you will need to add about 2 minutes extra to the baking time.

    INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTION SUGGESTIONS

    • Chocolate - Use a good quality dark Chocolate in this recipe. I love Waitrose own brand, Tesco do a good one too, Pump St or Valhorna. On occasion for some recipes on the blog, I have recommended Sainsbury's Belgian Dark Chocolate - that won't work here. 🙁
    • Tahini - creates an earthy rich flavour and a delightful chew. You need a runny variety. I use Belazu.
    • Vanilla and salt - Amp up the flavour.
    • Substitution for Tahini - Peanut Butter or Almond Butter or any Nut Butter are good substitutes for Tahini. The flavour will vary but also the texture depending on the brand you use and oil content of nut butter.
    • Butter - Can be replaced with Coconut Oil.
    • Raising agents - Use Self Raising Flour instead of Plain if you don't have Bicarb or Baking Powder.
    • Flour - You can use Spelt or Wholemeal Plain Flour in place of Plain Flour.

    More Cookie Recipes:

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Levain Cookie Recipe

    Dulce De Leche Cookies

    Cookie Tray Bake

    Chai Spice Cookies

    Nutella Cookies

    Brownie Cookies

    **if you make something from  tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x

    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies on a baking tray
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    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, earthy, chewyand packed full of chocolaty goodness. They are my favourite cookies right now because they are burstingwith flavours that I love - Tahini, Chocolate, Vanilla. They come together very quickly, they have the most gorgeous crispy edges, the middles are perfectly chewy and the pools of chocolate are dreamy. These cookies are the best cookies I have had in a really long time!

    Course Baking
    Cuisine American, british, Middle Eastern
    Keyword Chocolate Tahini Cookies, Tahini Cookies
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 15 Cookies
    Calories 358 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 150 g Butter Room temperature
    • 120 g Tahini
    • 50 g Caster Sugar
    • 150 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Egg Yolk
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
    • 200 g Plain Flour
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Baking Powder
    • ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
    • 300 g Dark Chocolate Chopped
    • 4 tbsp Sesame Seeds
    • Flaky Sea Salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 160 C/Gas Mark 3.

    2. Cream together the butter, tahini caster and light brown sugars till well combined. You can do this in a stand mixer or use a bowl and wooden spoon.

    3. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla and whisk to combine. 

    4. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt and mix through.

    5. Stir in dark chocolate. Sprinkle over sesame seeds.

    6. Form cookie dough batter into cookies and add to lined trays (5cm apart).

    7. Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes. Add flaked sea salt on top.

    8. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the tray and then transfer to a cooling rack.

    Recipe Notes

    Storage for Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Fridge

    Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Freezer

    You can freeze baked cookies or unbaked cookies dough balls for up to 3 months.

    For baked cookies, freeze in an airtight box with baking paper between each layer. The cookies are best if eaten within 3 months. They should defrost in around an hour.

    To freeze unbaked, scoop the cookie dough onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and freeze until solid, then transfer the cookies to resealable bags. The cookies should be baked at the same temperature and you will need to add about 2 minutes extra to the baking time.

    INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTION SUGGESTIONS

    • Chocolate - Use a good quality dark Chocolate in this recipe. I love Waitrose own brand, Tesco do a good one too, Pump St or Valhorna. On occasion for some recipes on the blog, I have recommended Sainsbury's Belgian Dark Chocolate - that won't work here. 🙁
    • Tahini - creates an earthy rich flavour and a delightful chew. You need a runny variety. I use Belazu.
    • Vanilla and salt - Amp up the flavour.
    • Substitution for Tahini - Peanut Butter or Almond Butter or any Nut Butter are good substitutes for Tahini. The flavour will vary but also the texture depending on the brand you use and oil content of nut butter.
    • Butter - Can be replace with Coconut Oil.
    • Raising agents - Use Self Raising Flour instead of Plain if you don't have Bicarb or Baking Powder.
    • Flour - You can use Spelt or Wholemeal Plain Flour in place of Plain Flour.
    Nutrition Facts
    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 358 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 11g69%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 46mg15%
    Sodium 214mg9%
    Potassium 225mg6%
    Carbohydrates 35g12%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 296IU6%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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