Game-Changing Tahini Chocolate Cookies

I’ve since made these cookies countless times, and each batch is met with the same enthusiasm. Whether served with a glass of milk or savored on their own, these Tahini Chocolate Cookies have become a staple in my baking repertoire.

Recipe Background

New York has long been one of my favorite cities. I first visited 16 years ago, and it was love at first sight. After that, I couldn’t get enough of it. Honestly, I still can’t. New York is a great city to walk around, with a fantastic atmosphere, excellent culinary options, and plenty of iconic parks and sights. So, when I decided to take a long weekend off, it was a no-brainer—NEW YORK!

My first stop was for lunch at Chelsea Market, which is a premier food and shopping hall. Then I went to Miznon, where you can get falafel or roasted cauliflower in a pita. Next, a friend recommended I try the Seed + Mill stand for some heavenly gourmet halvah, so I stopped there as well. Besides buying too many halvah blocks, I took some flyers from the stand, and this recipe was one of them. As a huge fan of tahini, I had to try it! The cookies were so delicious that I had to share the recipe on the blog.

What is Tahini?

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite ingredients! Tahini is ground sesame seeds. That’s it! It has a delicious earthy and nutty flavor.

Ingredients Overview

*The full recipe is in the recipe card below!

Before you start baking using this cookie recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

Tahini: Runny tahini is key. This recipe works best with runny tahini that will easily mix with the other ingredients. Tahini brands vary widely in consistency, so look for one with a smooth, pourable texture. I like (affiliate links) Soom, Baron, and Seed+Mill.

Butter: Unsalted and softened to room temperature. Allow the butter to sit out on the counter for about 1-2 hours before starting your recipe. The amount of time depends on the weather and how cool you keep your kitchen.

Chocolate: You can use any chocolate chips you want or even chop up a chocolate bar and toss it in.

FAQ’S

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Game-Changing Tahini Chocolate Cookies

Author Rachel

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes minutes

Resting time 1 hour hour

Yield 20

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Description

These big soft tahini chocolate cookies are truly perfect!

Kosher, Dairy

Equipment

• Standing mixer with a guitar hook (flat beater)
• Rubber spatula
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Ice cream/cookie scoop optional

Ingredients

• 1 stick (110g) butter at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120g) tahini paste (raw tahini)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/3 cup (185g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 Teaspoon (4g) baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon (6g) baking powder
• 5.3 oz (150g) dark chocolate chopped, or chocolate chips
• 1 Teaspoon sea salt optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
• In a stand mixer with a flat beater, combine butter, tahini, and sugars. Turn on to medium speed and beat until smooth.
• Add egg and vanilla, and increase speed, beating until fluffy.
• Turn off the mixer and add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and mix on low speed until combined.
• Using a spatula, fold in the chopped dark chocolate/chocolate chips until evenly spread.
• Place the dough in the refrigerator and let it chill for 1 hour.
• Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure to space out the cookies.
• Sprinkle salt *optional* over the dough.
• Bake for 10–14 minutes until lightly golden and the tops are crackly.
• Let the cookies cool in the pan for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Store the cookies at room temperature in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight for up to 5 days.