Healthy Sesame Tahini Cookies
Soft whole wheat cookies made with creamy tahini, honey, olive oil, and toasted sesame seeds for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired treat.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
15 mins min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
18
Ingredients
- 1 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.3333333333333333 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped pistachios (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 3
Whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4
In another bowl, mix the tahini, olive oil, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 6
Fold in half of the toasted sesame seeds.
- 7
Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared tray.
- 8
Flatten each cookie slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- 9
Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds and chopped pistachios over the tops.
- 10
Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- 11
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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