Description
Rich, chewy, and bakery-quality cookies featuring the nutty depth of tahini and dark chocolate chunks. These cookies are easy to make with pantry staples and deliver a sophisticated salty-sweet flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120g) tahini, well-stirred
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups (250g) dark chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and tahini until smooth and glossy.
- Turn mixer to low speed and gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix just until flour disappears; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chunks using a spatula, reserving a handful for topping.
- Scoop dough balls (2-3 tablespoons each) onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly soft.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt while hot.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted to maintain thickness. Stir tahini thoroughly before measuring as it separates. Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. For best texture, use dark chocolate chunks instead of chips. Chilling dough for 30 minutes is optional but helps prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: tahini cookies, chocolate chunk cookies, bakery style cookies, easy dessert, nutty cookies, tahini baking, chewy cookies