Tahini Cookies
Tahini Cookies is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and honey in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in tahini, then add dry ingredients in 2 batches, beating after each addition until fully combined.
Dough will be slightly sticky.
Place sesame seeds in a small bowl.
Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough (about 1 oz.) and roll into balls.
Dip tops of balls in sesame seeds, pressing to adhere, and place, sesame side up, on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2" apart.
Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 13–15 minutes.
Let cool on baking sheets (cookies will firm as they cool).
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.