Description
Elevate your classic chocolate chip cookies with the rich, nutty flavor and chewy texture tahini brings. These cookies offer a sophisticated twist that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the tahini until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, you can toast your tahini slightly before using it, but be careful not to burn it.
- Ensure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- You can use a mix of semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate chips based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 200-250
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 60-80mg
- Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg