Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These tahini chocolate chip cookies are rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced with dark chocolate and flaky sea salt. A unique twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with a subtle savory edge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup tahini, well stirred
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after baking.
- Let cool before serving.