Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy, nutty cookies featuring tahini and dark chocolate chips in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup tahini, well-stirred
06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional for topping

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're chewy and soft in the center with just enough structure to hold together, striking that perfect textural balance most cookies chase.
  • The tahini brings an almost nutty sophistication that makes people pause mid-bite and ask what makes them taste different.
  • They come together in under 30 minutes from start to cooling, so you can satisfy a craving without a massive time commitment.
02 -
  • Don't skip the part about stirring your tahini well before measuring—the oil settles on top and if you don't mix it back in, your dough will be too dry and your cookies will be dense.
  • Those 10 to 12 minutes in the oven are crucial; one minute over and your chewy centers become cakey, so set a timer and trust it.
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients—cold butter and eggs won't incorporate smoothly and you'll end up with dense, uneven cookies.
  • Resist the urge to bake longer; those soft centers are the whole point and they continue cooking on the hot pan after you pull them out.
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