Vegan Tahini Cookies
Delicious flourless cookies featuring a toasty sesame flavor and a gentle nutty bite from tahini, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the fuss.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup Tahini, stirred well
- 1/2 cup Sugar (white or coconut) a mix of both can enhance flavor
- 1 each Flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 3 tablespoons water) Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until thick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances sesame flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Do not skip
- 1/4 cup Sesame seeds For rolling or sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Prepare a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flax with 3 tablespoons of water and letting it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until thick.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together tahini, sugar, flax egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Let the dough sit for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop small balls of dough, roll them in sesame seeds, and gently press them down slightly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are set and edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are gluten-free, and for the best texture, ensure the tahini is well-stirred and adjust the dough if too soft. Let the cookies cool completely for optimal crispness.