Justin Strickland

Tahini Cookies

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Tahini sesame cookies
6 servings · ⏱ 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tahini
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix tahini, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Fold in sesame seeds.
  5. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the baking sheet.
  7. Press lightly with a fork and sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the pan before removing.
  10. Serve and enjoy.