Chocolate Tahini Cookies

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Chocolate Tahini Cookies

Making chocolate tahini cookies is a beloved pastime for many, and I recently decided to experiment by adding chocolate to this delightful treat. To my surprise, the result was beyond my expectations! The cookies turned out to be soft, fragrant, and filled with gooey melted chocolate, making them incredibly delicious. All you need for this recipe is one bowl, eight ingredients, and about 20 minutes of your time.

Ingredients You Will Need

• Tahini: This sesame seed butter has a rich, nutty flavor with a hint of bitterness, perfect for sweet treats. It keeps the cookies moist without the need for butter or oil.
• Maple Syrup: Maple syrup adds a natural sweetness to the cookies, ensuring they stay moist and don’t dry out. If you’re looking for alternatives, honey or agave syrup can work well too.
• Almond Flour and Tapioca Flour: This combination is ideal for creating light and tender cookies. If almond flour is unavailable, cashew flour is a good substitute.
• Cocoa Powder: No need to explain here; this ingredient is essential for that rich chocolate flavor that makes these cookies irresistible.
• Baking Soda and Sea Salt: Both will help the cookies rise and enhance their overall flavor.
• Chocolate Chips: Adding chocolate chips elevates the taste of each bite. When they’re warm, the melted chocolate is simply mouthwatering!

How to Make Chocolate Tahini Cookies

Start by mixing the tahini and maple syrup in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and has an appealing caramel color. Next, add the almond flour, tapioca flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until there are no dry ingredients left.

Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each), rolling them into balls before placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten each ball to shape the cookies.

Baking the Cookies

Place the cookies in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm. Once baked, let them cool for about 5 minutes before enjoying. These cookies are absolutely delightful when eaten warm, with the chocolate in the center still gooey.

Enjoying and Storing

These cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, with just eight ingredients and a prep time of around 20 minutes. I’m quite impressed that each cookie packs about 5g of protein! They make a sweet snack for an afternoon pick-me-up or a treat for holiday gatherings.

You can store the cookies at room temperature for about 3-4 days. If you want to keep them longer, pop them in the freezer, and they'll last for up to a month.

Other Sesame Seed Treats

• Sweet Potato Sesame Cake
• Smooth Vanilla Sesame Smoothie
• Sesame Seed Energy Bites
• 5-Ingredient Chocolate Tahini Truffles

If you give this recipe a try, let me know how it goes! And don’t forget to share pictures of your cookies on Instagram!

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