Tahini Shortbread Cookies
Delightful Tahini Shortbread Cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and a touch of sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup tahini
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine tahini, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well until smooth.
- Incorporate the flour slowly into the tahini mixture, mixing gently to form a cohesive dough.
- Fold in the chopped nuts if using, for added crunch.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a tablespoon, and slightly flatten each ball.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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