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★★★★★ 4.7 from 14 Reviews

Tahini Cookies

25 mins
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes
December 4, 2017 (Updated: August 20, 2021)
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Tahini Cookies
Tahini Cookies are such a fun cookie recipe! They are soft, chewy and insanely delicious!! They’ll quickly be your new favorite cookie!

A week or two ago someone messaged me on Instagram and asked me if I had any tahini cookies on my site. Interesting, I thought. This item never even crossed my mind let alone my tastebuds.

So, I set out to make tahini cookies. I didn’t really know where I was going with it, I just needed them to be chewy and almost like a sugar cookie but with a sesame/tahini spin to it.

I kid you not, setting traditional chocolate chip cookies aside, these are my favorite cookies ever. Chocolate chip cookies will always be my number one. BUT. Aside from the whole chocolate chip cookie thing, the best cookie ever ever ever? Tahini cookies. Who knew?!

Tahini Cookies

These are soft and chewy and have such a delicious sesame flavor. It might sound weird, or intriguing, or you may know exactly what tahini cookies are (I didn’t). I promise you though, these cookies are a pleasant surprise. A breath of fresh air.

I used to be obsessed with these deep friend sesame balls from Chinese food restaurants. I haven’t had one in 7ish years but that crisp sesame outside is what kept me coming back for more. These are the cookie version of that and I’m utterly obsessed.

AND we had two friends visiting from Philadelphia this weekend and they too were digging them HARD. So let’s make some gluten free tahini cookies!!

Tahini Cookies

How to make tahini cookies

First, add the tahini, agave, vanilla, and egg to a food processor and process until combined. Add the almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Process until combined, about 5 – 10 seconds. Take a break to scrape down the sides and process for another 3 – 5 seconds.

Use an ice cream scooper to scoop large balls and roll them in your hands to make them smooth.

Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate in a single layer. Roll the cookie dough ball around the plate until it’s completely covered with sesame seeds. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

When you have about 6 on your sheet, use the palm of your hand to flatten them and then bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Tahini Cookies

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Recipe
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free

Tahini Cookies

Tahini Cookies are such a fun cookie recipe! They are soft, chewy and insanely delicious!! They’ll quickly be your new favorite cookie!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes
★★★★★ 4.7 from 14 reviews
Prep: 15 minsCook: 10 minsTotal: 25 mins
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Servings: 9 1x

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup agave nectar
  • splash vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Add the tahini, agave, vanilla, and egg to a food processor and process until combined.
  3. Add the almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  4. Process until combined, about 5 – 10 seconds.
  5. Take a break to scrape down the sides and process for another 3 – 5 seconds.
  6. Use an ice cream scooper to scoop large balls and roll them in your hands to make them smooth and round.
  7. Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate in a single layer.
  8. Roll the cookie dough ball around the plate until it’s completely covered with sesame seeds.
  9. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. When you have about 6 on your sheet, use the palm of your hand to flatten them and then bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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  1. AvatarMaryE says

    Posted on 9/12/20 at 10:34 pm

    These cookies are tasty but a little salty for my taste. So next time I would adjust the salt and agave. Also I needed to watch these or else they would over cook. 

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/2/20 at 1:55 pm

      Yes so true! The bake time for these is so important! Also, check your tahini to see if it has added salt. That may add too much saltiness to the cookies. I’m glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  2. AvatarCrystal says

    Posted on 10/22/20 at 5:49 pm

    These were surprisingly really good! Not too sweet…just the right amount of chewy. Reminds me of the bagels we get in Montreal. Will definitely  make these again. 

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/23/20 at 8:36 am

      Yay! I love them too!! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarIrene says

    Posted on 11/10/20 at 8:24 am

    Best tahini cookies ever. Easy to make and delicious. 

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 11/10/20 at 1:31 pm

      Yay!! Biggest smile on my face!! I’m so happy you love them! xo

      Reply
  4. AvatarKelly Hogan says

    Posted on 11/25/20 at 11:13 am

    Just tried these out and they are seriously SO GOOD!!! It’s the perfect combo of sweet and salty, all wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie! I honestly didn’t know what to expect, so I was so happy when I took that first bite and experienced this amazingness! You should try these for sure! Especially if you know folks who role GF for life. Gift them some of these and you will be a hero!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 11/27/20 at 8:01 am

      Yay!! They’re one of my favorite cookies! I’m so happy you loved them! xo

      Reply
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