Tahini Date Cookies
These delightful cookies are a perfect blend of nutty tahini and sweet dates, with a hint of sesame. They are chewy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, making them an ideal treat for any time of day.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1.5 sticks Unsalted butter(room temperature)
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 0.75 cup Tahini
- 0.25 cup Dates(chopped)
- 0.5 cup Toasted sesame seeds(for coating)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
💡 Tip: Preheating ensures even baking. - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
💡 Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients can lead to a lighter cookie. - 3
In the bowl of a standing mixer (or using an electric hand mixer), beat the butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the tahini until combined.
💡 Tip: Ensure the tahini is well incorporated for a smooth dough. - 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating after each addition until just combined. Mix in the chopped dates using a spatula.
💡 Tip: Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added. - 6
Place sesame seeds in a small bowl. Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly. Dip the tops of the balls into the sesame seeds, pressing lightly to adhere.
💡 Tip: Rolling the dough into uniform sizes ensures even baking. - 7
Place the cookies, sesame seed side up, on the prepared baking sheets.
💡 Tip: Leave some space between cookies as they might spread slightly. - 8
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Tip: Cookies will firm up as they cool.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use tahini made from roasted sesame seeds.
- ✓If the dough is too sticky, you can chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping.
- ✓These cookies are excellent for making ice cream sandwiches.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the dough for extra spice.
- Substitute chopped walnuts or pistachios for some of the dates.