Tahini is a Middle Eastern paste made from toasted sesame seeds that adds a deliciously unique taste to classic chocolate chip cookies. Equivalent in popularity only to snickerdoodles, these easy-to-make treats are in high demand in our house.
STEP ONE – Preparations
- Preheat the oven to 350°F with 2 oven racks in the middle.
- Lightly spray 2 large baking sheets with canola spray.
- Take out a stick of unsalted butter to soften.
- Get out a stand mixer and a small bowl.
- Set up 2 cooling racks.
STEP TWO – Make the Batter
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons tahini
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions:
- In the stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and tahini on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- In the small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips, and sesame seeds.
- Add the dry to the wet ingredients and stir to incorporate without overmixing.
STEP THREE – Bake the Cookies
- Drop 18 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets and use your fingers to press into ½-inch thick circles.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Switch the sheets and bake for another 7 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
- Transfer the cookies to the cooling racks and cool for 5-10 minutes.
Recommended Serving Size: 3 cookies
Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat
Nourish 
ooh, love chocolate chip cookies, this is such a unique variation. 🙂
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Thank you! This recipe definitely spices up the classic chocolate chip cookie in a great way 🍪
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Love this twist on a classic.
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Agreed!
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Wow, I love the flavour sesame seeds give to everything, but never thought of putting them on something sweet like cookies! This is definitely an interesting combination, one that I’ll be trying next time 🙂
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Thank you, Ang! I’m not sure when it was that we first tried this combination but it really does work so well and tastes delicious!
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Sesame paste and seeds for chocolate chip cookies. Sound and looks inventive and delicious!
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Thank you! We guarantee you it’s both!
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mmm sesame and chocolate chip cookies!! Thanks for the great idea. I like your easy and clear recipe 🙂
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You’re very welcome! So glad you enjoyed our recipe!
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Your blog and website are amazing!! Keep it up 🙂
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Thank you! You as well 😃
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Putting this in the must make file!
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Yay! We hope you enjoy!
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