Description
Delicious Salted Honey Tahini Shortbread Cookies with a unique flavor profile combining sweetness and nuttiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1/2 cup tahini (120 grams)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 1/3 cup honey (113 grams)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add tahini, honey, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and sea salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball into a round disk, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace unsalted butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup.
- Use almond flour or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze cookies in a single layer for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Honey Tahini Shortbread Cookies, cookies, dessert, baking