- Mix butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- Stir well the tahini and add. Add honey and orange blossom water and stir well for 3 minutes.
- Add egg and reduce the mixer speed to low.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt together and add slowly to the tahini mixture, mixing well until forming a dough.
- Cover with plastic film and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough, and shape into a ball. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets 3 inches apart.
- Dip the tines of a fork in loose flour or warm water and gently flatten each ball with the back of the fork.
- Bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Ingredients:
1 stick of butter, at room temperature
¾ cup sugar
½ cup tahini
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
1 medium egg
1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
Nutrition:
Calories: 90, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Sodium: 130mg, Carbohydrate: 11g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 2g
Diet:
Vegetarian & Vegan DietMediterranean Diet
Dietary choice:
Vegetarian
Description:
Think of these tahini cookies as grown-up peanut butter cookies. The tahini lends a creamy, earthy flavor. A great simple recipe that isn’t too sweet, is very versatile and fast. Enjoy!
