Tahini Butter Cookies
These Tahini Butter Cookies are rich, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect! With a fusion of Middle Eastern and Western baking traditions, they’re subtly sweet, tender, and packed with sesame flavor.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup tahini smooth and unsweetened
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- sea salt optional, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add vanilla and tahini, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
- Sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking tray, flatten slightly.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until edges are golden. Let cool 10 minutes on tray before transferring.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle with sea salt after baking. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.