Soft and Chewy Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
 
 
Makes 8 cookies
Ingredients
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons tahini
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup semisweet or dark chocolate wafers (see notes)
  • flake salt (for finish, optional)
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter, tahini and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue to beat for another 5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined. Add the chocolate wafers and stir to combine.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Wrap with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 12 hours.
  6. When you're ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  7. Bake cookies until the tops are lightly golden and the centers are still soft, 13-16 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle cookies with flake salt, if using. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Recipe by Two of a Kind at http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/salted-tahini-chocolate-chip-cookies/