Brown Butter Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Brown Butter Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8-10 minutes
Yields: 15 cookies

How to Make Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients you will need:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (120g) tahini (well-stirred) (get a brand that’s not bitter)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 yolk (for extra richness)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (50g) chopped toasted pecans
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Brown the Butter:

A stick of butter is placed in a saucepan on a marble surface.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Once it turns golden and smells nutty, remove from heat. Let it cool for 5 minutes.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk brown butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

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Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, whisking until well combined.

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3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

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4. Fold & Add Mix-Ins:

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

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Stir in chopped dark chocolate, toasted sesame seeds, and toasted almonds.

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5. Chill the Dough:

Scoop the dough into 2 tbsp-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.

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Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes (this keeps them thick and chewy).

6. Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet and
bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden at the edges but soft in the center.

Cookie dough balls with chocolate chunks on a parchment-lined baking tray, ready to be baked.

7. Finish & Cool:

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm. Let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire
rack.

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Serve and Enjoy!

Now the hardest step: serve on a plate or dish and try your absolute best not to eat them all for yourself; trust me, you will!

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There you have it; you’ve successfully made the best chocolate chip cookies in town. Now all that needs to be done is show off your incredible skills at any party or family gathering.

These tahini cookies are always popular with my family and likely with yours, too.

Brown Butter Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Close-up of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies resting on a white surface, showcasing their golden-brown texture and melting chocolate pieces.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:9 minutes

Ingredients

  • 115 g Unsalted butter
  • 120 g Tahini (well-stirred) (get a brand that’s not bitter)
  • 150 g Dark brown sugar packed
  • 50 g Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg + 1 yolk (for extra richness)
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 160 g All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tbsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 115 g Dark chocolate chopped
  • 50 g Chopped toasted pecans
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  • Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it turns goldenand smells nutty, remove from heat. Let it cool for 5 minutes
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk brown butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, whisking until well combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Fold & Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in chopped dark chocolate, toasted sesame seeds, and toasted almonds.
  • Chill the Dough: Scoop the dough into 2 tbsp-sized balls and place on a baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes (this keeps them thick and chewy).
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden at the edges but soft in the center.
  • Finish & Cool: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm. Let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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