Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies
If you love chocolate chips cookies like I do, you will definitely enjoy this recipe with the added twist of delicious *tahini*. Tahini has a rich, nutty flavor and is full of healthy fats and antioxidants. This creamy ingredient elevates an ordinary choc chip cookie from good to scrumptious. This recipe gives you a cookie with a crunchy exterior and incredibly soft and chewy interior- the perfect bite.Bon Appetit!
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups chopped chocolate (I used 1 cup 70% dark chocolate and 1 cup white chocolate)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or you can use a hand mixer), beat the butter with the brown sugar, white sugar and tahini on medium speed for 3 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest and mix for another 2 minutes.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix all ingredients on low until just combined.
- Turn off the mixer and fold in the chopped chocolate using a wooden spoon (or spatula).
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using an ice cream scoop, or a big spoon, form the cookies into 2 inch round shapes and place them 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden on the edges and the middle still a bit soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack (to avoid breaking the cookies). Transfer to a wire rack and allow to completely cool before serving.
Notes
Try to select a good, organic brand of tahini which can make a big difference in both taste and consistency.
The more you allow the dough to rest in the refrigerator, the more you can improve the flavor and consistency of the cookies.