Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Nutty, chewy tahini and dark chocolate chip treats with a soft, golden texture and rich flavor.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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 well until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold the dark chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions 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 brown but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're chewy in the center with crispy edges, the perfect texture combination that keeps you reaching for another.
  • Tahini adds a subtle nuttiness that makes these feel fancy without any fancy ingredients or techniques.
  • Ready to bake in minutes, yet they taste like you spent way more time on them than you actually did.
02 -
  • Tahini separates, and if you don't stir it well before measuring, your dough will be either too wet or too dry—it's the one ingredient that demands attention.
  • Underbaking is your friend here; these cookies firm up as they cool and taste infinitely better when the centers are chewy rather than completely set.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly, so take your butter, egg, and tahini out of the fridge 30 minutes before you start baking.
  • If your tahini is thick and stiff, whisk it together with a tiny drizzle of neutral oil to loosen it up before measuring and mixing.
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