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These Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies are soft, chewy, and sweet with a nutty twist. Irresistible in taste but also healthy. They are a vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free treat.
You will find this recipe your new favorite one for a healthy sweet fix, not only for their flavor and great ingredients but also because they are so easy to prepare and quick to make.
WHAT IS TAHINI?
Tahini is a rich, creamy paste made from hulled, ground sesame seeds. A staple in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African cuisine, tahini is commonly used as a base for sauces, dressings, and dips like hummus. With a slightly nutty, earthy, and mildly bitter taste, tahini is a versatile ingredient that can enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
I find myself using tahini in a variety of recipes beyond the hummus. Even in this case, for a sweet treat. It’s so versatile since its texture works great as a nut-free butter.
HOW DO THESE COOKIES MADE WITH TAHINI TASTE?
These Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies are an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will leave you begging for more if you eat just one. The nutty, earthy undertones of the tahini blend beautifully with the maple syrup’s natural sweetness, creating a complex and comforting cookie.
The tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture is achieved by using oat flour and almond flour. The cookies are slightly firm and crispy on the edges, yet they are still soft and crumb. As you savor each bite, you’ll discover the delightful contrast between the chewy cookie and the pockets of gooey, melted chocolate chips, adding a touch of richness that perfectly complements the earthy, nutty notes of the tahini.
HOW TO PREPARE THESE CHOCOLATE CHIP TAHINI COOKIES
(Please read the printable recipe card below for detailed ingredients, measurements, steps, and notes).
This recipe is super easy and quick to prepare. The ingredients, even the tahini sauce, are easily available at most grocery stores. You can also find it online or make your homemade version (recipe coming soon).
Moreover, the preparation is effortless. Just preheat the oven, prepare a lined baking sheet, mix the wet ingredients in one bowl, and then the dry ingredients in another. Then, you have to combine both until a dough is formed.
If you want soft, chewy cookies, you have to put the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes; if you prefer crispy cookies, scoop the cookies from the formed dough and place them in the oven using the baking sheet. Wait a couple of minutes and enjoy!
I love preparing these cookies at home with my kids. Making cookies together is always a fun activity to do! Messy kitchen and a happy heart.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
So, if you are ready, grab your ingredients, and you will need these kitchen tools for the preparation:
- A set of bowls for mixing the ingredients.
- Cookie scoop for scooping the cookies from the dough.
- And a baking sheet for baking the cookies in the oven.
INGREDIENTS
Here is a list of everything you will need to prepare these delicious and easy-to-make chocolate chip tahini cookies:
- Smooth pourable tahini: One of the main ingredients! It adds a unique, nutty, earthy flavor and contributes to a moist, tender texture. Replace oil or butter, making the recipe oil-free. This recipe works better with runny, creamy, and pourable tahini.
- Pure maple syrup: It’s a natural sweetener that imparts a subtle caramel-like flavor and keeps the recipe refined sugar-free.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile of the cookies and complements the other ingredients.
- Oat flour (Gluten-Free): This acts as the primary structure-builder in the cookies. Using oat flour ensures the recipe is gluten-free while giving the cookies a slightly chewy texture.
- Almond flour contributes a delicate, nutty flavor and a tender, crumbly texture to the cookies. It also adds moisture and nutritional value with healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
- Baking soda: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise and creating a soft, chewy texture.
- Sea salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Vegan chocolate chips: Provide gooey, rich chocolate pockets while keeping the recipe vegan. Look for GF options if you need them.
DIRECTIONS WITH PICTURES
Begin by mixing tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
Next, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Put the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes if you want soft, chewy cookies. Then, remove the dough from the bowl, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the freezer (or 2 hours in the fridge).
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To form the cookies, scoop out portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls, placing them onto the prepared baking sheet with adequate space between each.
Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies as a delicious, vegan, and guilt-free treat!
The creation of these cookies was inspired by the recipe for tahini cookies from loveandlemons.com, which appeared in one Costco Connection magazine.
What you’ll love about this recipe? Well, you will find that it is:
- Super simple and quick.
- Sweet with a nutty twist.
- Crispy on the edges.
- Soft on the inside.
- Irresistible delicious!
Let’s prepare these chocolate chip tahini cookies!
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RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS
IRRESITIBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP TAHINI COOKIES
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup tahini (250g unsalted smooth pourable tahini)
- ½ cup maple syrup (120ml pure)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 ½ cups oat flour (180g, Gluten-Free if needed)
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp baking soda (3g)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (1g)
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips (60g gluten-free vegan mini chocolate chips or unsweetened dark chocolate chips. Leave ¼ cup to add just before baking)
Instructions
- Combine the tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and well-mixed.
- Whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry into the tahini mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold the vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Before scooping and forming the cookies, let the dough chill for 30 minutes in the freezer (or 2 hours in the fridge), wrapped in plastic wrap. This step will make your cookies chewy and soft.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough is ready, scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5cm) apart.
- Flatten each ball just slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass. They will spread a little during baking. Next, add some extra chocolate chips pressing on the top of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes (switching the position from top to bottom of the baking sheets halfway through) until golden brown on the bottom and around the edges. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store your chocolate chip tahini cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months to enjoy whenever a craving strikes. To freeze the cookies, store them unbaked in an airtight container, and when you’re ready to eat them, place the frozen cookies on the baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 min.
- Tahini: to ensure the tahini is smooth and not separated, it is crucial to stir it well before using it, as the natural oil in the tahini tends to float to the top of the jar while the thick paste remains at the bottom. Ensure your tahini is really smooth and pourable, not dry or chunky.
- You can make this recipe with whole wheat pastry flour. The taste is excellent, just the texture is drier.
- The creation of these cookies was inspired by the recipe for tahini cookies from loveandlemons.com, which appeared in one Costco Connection magazine.
WAYS TO ENJOY THESE CHOCOLATE CHIP TAHINI COOKIES
These delicious cookies are perfect for an afternoon snack or a healthy dessert.
- As a snack: Their nutritious ingredients make these cookies a great snack to reach for any time you want something sweet. Pair them with your favorite plant-based milk or herbal tea for a satisfying treat.
- For dessert: Serve these cookies as a dessert that all your guests can enjoy, or just for yourself. They pair perfectly with a scoop of vegan ice cream or coffee.
If you are hungry for more sweet treats, you could also try these yummy recipes:
- Easy Coconut Oatmeal Balls.
- Carrot Oatmeal Pancakes.
- Vegan Banana Whole Wheat Muffins.
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies.
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