These chocolate chip tahini cookies pack a nutritional punch with fiber, healthy fats and protein, plus they’re vegan & gluten-free!
I’m going to come out and say it. This is one of the best cookie recipes I’ve ever created! They are ridiculously good.
When it comes to baked goods I’m all about the crunch factor. I like a little crunch to my cookies and I absolutely LOVE it when muffins have crunchy muffin top edges. It’s the best. These cookies have the best of both worlds – a bit crunchy around the edges and chewy in the center. Perfection.
Tahini in Desserts
If you’ve never heard of (or baked with) tahini, let me introduce you to one my favorite ingredients! Tahini is ground sesame seeds. That’s it! As expected, it has the consistency of other nut and seed butters. It’s packed with protein, fiber and many necessary vitamins and minerals. Tahini is used in Middle-Eastern dishes and savory recipes like my zesty tahini dressing and this roasted butternut squash pasta with tahini sauce, but it adds an amazing flavor and texture to baked goods too. If you’ve ever tried halva you’ll know how good tahini can taste in sweet recipes. And it is the secret ingredient to making these cookies aka the best cookies ever…
Here’s What You Need:
tahini
maple syrup
cinnamon and sea salt
ground flaxseed
baking soda
vanilla extract
unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
dark chocolate chips
coconut flour
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Vegan
They’re made with all wholesome ingredients (maple syrup, unsweetened coconut, dark chocolate) and they’re a great option for folks with special dietary needs because they’re gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free and vegan. I’ve pretty much got all your bases covered.
How to Make Tahini Cookies
The best part of these tahini cookies? They’re a cinch to whip up. There’s no flour to measure and you only need one mixing bowl a.k.a. less dishes to wash. Score!
The one extra little thing that you have to do is toast your coconut. I know it’s an additional step but you simply must do it. The coconut gets brown, a little crunchy and it adds a nice roasty and toasty flavor to the cookies. Totally worth the 1-3 minutes it will take.
If you make these tahini chocolate chip cookies, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how they turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers.
These chocolate chip tahini cookies pack a nutritional punch with fiber, healthy fats and protein, plus they’re vegan & gluten-free!
Ingredients
1 cup tahini
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 Tablespoons water (or 1 egg)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips
flaked sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
Combine ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes or until thick and gelatinous.
If you’re adding coconut flakes in the recipe preheat a sauté pan to medium heat. Add the coconut flakes and stir constantly until they turn a golden color (this will take about 1-3 minutes). Remove them from the pan and allow to cool. This step is optional, but highly recommended.
Once the flaxseed mixture has setup, use a medium size mixing bowl to combine tahini, maple syrup, flaxseed mixture, seeds (if using), cinnamon, sea salt, baking soda and vanilla. Stir together until everything is incorporated.
Fold in coconut flour, toasted shredded coconut (if using) and dark chocolate chips.
Scoop out the cookie batter using a small/medium cooking scoop or Tablespoon and place on baking sheet giving about 1½ inches between each cookie. Sprinkle a few sea salt flakes on cookies, if using.
Bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
Remove from oven to cool on the pan at least 15 minutes before touching or removing. Enjoy right away or store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Category:Dessert
Method:Bake
Cuisine:Desserts
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 cookie
Calories:154
Sugar:7g
Sodium:87mg
Fat:11g
Saturated Fat:1g
Unsaturated Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:8g
Fiber:2g
Protein:4g
Cholesterol:0mg
Keywords: tahini cookies
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Amazing, easy, delicious.
I made double recipe, split it and added chocolate chip to one lot and other added cashews with a bit more everything but butter
Decided to make these tonight and while they were good, unfortunately the bottoms were burnt. I followed the recipe and decided to try for 17 minutes and check then…it was too long. The next batch I thought I would try for 15 minutes…they still burnt. Therefore, next time I will try a shorter baking time – perhaps check them at 12 minutes. However, they are still good and it was nice to try something different!
Oh no!! So sorry the bottoms burnt, Dory. How many cookies did you end up making? Yours might have been a tad smaller or maybe your oven is just hotter. I’m glad they still tasted good though!
I used a tablespoon to measure them out and it made 18 cookies. Therefore, perhaps my oven is just hotter. Good thing is you don’t taste this overwhelming burnt flavour at all which I’m glad about. I will still eat them and just know for next time! 🙂
Oh mama these are delicious. I made a batch for my dad and of course had to try “just one” to make sure they were ok…make that “just 4”!! They are so chewy in the middle. Fantastic recipe, thank you!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Samantha! I’m glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made these cookies last night and the entire batch is gone – not one crumb left. These cookies are amazingly delicious and super easy to make. Definitely going to be a staple dessert at my house.
What tahini brand did you use? Wondering you have a preference or if one brand works better than another in this recipe. Thanks again for the fantastic recipe!!!!
Ahh yay!! So glad these cookies were a hit. 🙂 Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. As far as tahini brands go, any brand will work – I typically just go for a natural brand (with only tahini or tahini + salt as the ingredient) and whatever is on sale.
Hello ! I just made this cookies and they’re amazing. I would like to substitute the honey for coconut sugar could you please tell me how can i? If you have any idea ?
Hey Amber – So glad you enjoyed these cookies! I think using coconut sugar will work just fine subbing 1:1 with the maple syrup, but I do want to point out that since you’ll be swapping a liquid sweetener for a non-liquid sweetener you might need to add a splash of milk or water if the batter seems too dry. Keep me posted how these turn out for you!
I’m looking forward to trying these. Can I use regular flour? I don’t want to buy coconut flour just for a couple ofspoonfuls if I can avoid it.
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Hey Isabelle – Yes, that should be okay. You don’t need a ton of flour, it’s mainly to be used if your tahini sauce is runny. I would add 1 Tablespoon of regular flour at a time if the batter seems a bit runny until you reach a good consistency. But if your tahini sauce is thicker you might not even need to add in flour. Let me know how the cookies turn out for you!
Ahh yay!! So glad these cookies were a hit, Julie. Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
I followed the recipe exactly, and these are fantastic. The balance of the bitterness from the sesame with the sweetness of the maple and the nuance of the cinnamon is mind blowing. I love the chewy/crispy texture. My home smells so nice right now:) Thanks for this perfect recipe!
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Candice. I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
these were amazing! The hard crunch then to a soft chewy yummy middle was delicious. I absolutely love all your recipes and am so excited to make more ❤️❤️❤️
Second week in a row making these. My hubby cannot get enough of them. We were fortunate to have dinner in a local neighborhood (virus safely of course) & we decided to make dessert these cookies at home. That’s new behavior for us but eating plant based with your recipes helps us eat better! Thanks Brittany!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear!! I’m so glad these cookies are a hit. 🙂 Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
These are INSANE. I literally found myself dreaming about them last night. They are honestly addicting! So chewy and savory yet sweet. Perfection. Thanks for your work on these!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Nikhita!! I’m so glad you’re loving these cookies. Thanks so much for trying them and for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it. 🙂
I made these cookies yesterday, omg, they are sooo good! 😋I followed your recipe except for the flaxseed, I used an egg🥚.They came out crunchy on the outside and chewy in the inside! Oh and I used the coconut flakes, delicious! Thank you Brittany for this recipe!🥰
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Laura! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
Delightful and tasty cookie! While these cookies are not overly sweet, they certainly satisfy a sweet tooth craving!! 🙂 A perfect substitute for the traditional chocolate chip cookie.
Staying true to the recipe, my cookie dough was thick and sticky, which held up when I scooped each cookie onto my baking stone.
To those who have noted their cookies came out flat, I would suggest making sure your tahini is completely mixed in it’s container before you measure it out. Tahini tends to separate, like organic nut butter, which result in a paste that sinks to the bottom of the jar and thick oil resting on top of the paste. If the tahini is properly mixed before baking with, I believe the cookie batter will hold together and rise more successfully. Happy baking!
So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Amanda!! Thanks so much for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment. It’s super helpful for future readers. 🙂
I’m a huge fan of cookies. I make cookies every weekend. Last week, I found this recipe on my friend’s facebook timeline, and I decided to make these cookies in order to give my aunt. And you know what, the taste was really irresistible!!! My aunt was so impressed by these cookies I made. I was so happy. Thank you so much!
EBF has the best recipes! So much inspo cuz i cook very similarly and this cookie recipe takes win! OMFG I could eat this cookie dough without baking. So Soo good!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Marie-Anne! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. 🙂 Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
Hey Teresa – Oh no!! So sorry to hear that. Did your batter seem super runny to you? If your tahini was extra runny you might have needed a bit more flour.
Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies are absolute PERFECTION! Made them last night & I was blown away; glad I ordered 2 jars of tahini. These are a seriously HUGE win, Brittany! Thank you so much!
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Jennifer. As always, thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate you. 🙂
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LOVE THESE! AND SO EASY TO MAKE! THANK YOU!
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Yay!! So glad these cookies are a hit. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating, Lisa. I so appreciate it!
Amazing, easy, delicious.
I made double recipe, split it and added chocolate chip to one lot and other added cashews with a bit more everything but butter
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Decided to make these tonight and while they were good, unfortunately the bottoms were burnt. I followed the recipe and decided to try for 17 minutes and check then…it was too long. The next batch I thought I would try for 15 minutes…they still burnt. Therefore, next time I will try a shorter baking time – perhaps check them at 12 minutes. However, they are still good and it was nice to try something different!
Oh no!! So sorry the bottoms burnt, Dory. How many cookies did you end up making? Yours might have been a tad smaller or maybe your oven is just hotter. I’m glad they still tasted good though!
I used a tablespoon to measure them out and it made 18 cookies. Therefore, perhaps my oven is just hotter. Good thing is you don’t taste this overwhelming burnt flavour at all which I’m glad about. I will still eat them and just know for next time! 🙂
Yes, your oven must just be hotter! Definitely glad they don’t taste burnt. That’s the worst!!
These turned out great! Great flavor and texture.
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Oh mama these are delicious. I made a batch for my dad and of course had to try “just one” to make sure they were ok…make that “just 4”!! They are so chewy in the middle. Fantastic recipe, thank you!
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Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Samantha! I’m glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made these cookies last night and the entire batch is gone – not one crumb left. These cookies are amazingly delicious and super easy to make. Definitely going to be a staple dessert at my house.
What tahini brand did you use? Wondering you have a preference or if one brand works better than another in this recipe. Thanks again for the fantastic recipe!!!!
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Ahh yay!! So glad these cookies were a hit. 🙂 Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. As far as tahini brands go, any brand will work – I typically just go for a natural brand (with only tahini or tahini + salt as the ingredient) and whatever is on sale.
These were amazing! It has so much flavor without being too sweet! I can’t wait to make another batch of these!
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed these cookies. 🙂
Hello ! I just made this cookies and they’re amazing. I would like to substitute the honey for coconut sugar could you please tell me how can i? If you have any idea ?
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Hey Amber – So glad you enjoyed these cookies! I think using coconut sugar will work just fine subbing 1:1 with the maple syrup, but I do want to point out that since you’ll be swapping a liquid sweetener for a non-liquid sweetener you might need to add a splash of milk or water if the batter seems too dry. Keep me posted how these turn out for you!
I’m looking forward to trying these. Can I use regular flour? I don’t want to buy coconut flour just for a couple ofspoonfuls if I can avoid it.
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Hey Isabelle – Yes, that should be okay. You don’t need a ton of flour, it’s mainly to be used if your tahini sauce is runny. I would add 1 Tablespoon of regular flour at a time if the batter seems a bit runny until you reach a good consistency. But if your tahini sauce is thicker you might not even need to add in flour. Let me know how the cookies turn out for you!
Super delicious and chewy! My husband and my 7year old son ate 3 each for dessert tonight. I may eat more later as a bed time snack 😉
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Ahh yay!! So glad these cookies were a hit, Julie. Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
I followed the recipe exactly, and these are fantastic. The balance of the bitterness from the sesame with the sweetness of the maple and the nuance of the cinnamon is mind blowing. I love the chewy/crispy texture. My home smells so nice right now:) Thanks for this perfect recipe!
★★★★★
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Candice. I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
these were amazing! The hard crunch then to a soft chewy yummy middle was delicious. I absolutely love all your recipes and am so excited to make more ❤️❤️❤️
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Delicious 😋
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Second week in a row making these. My hubby cannot get enough of them. We were fortunate to have dinner in a local neighborhood (virus safely of course) & we decided to make dessert these cookies at home. That’s new behavior for us but eating plant based with your recipes helps us eat better! Thanks Brittany!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear!! I’m so glad these cookies are a hit. 🙂 Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
These are INSANE. I literally found myself dreaming about them last night. They are honestly addicting! So chewy and savory yet sweet. Perfection. Thanks for your work on these!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Nikhita!! I’m so glad you’re loving these cookies. Thanks so much for trying them and for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it. 🙂
I made these cookies yesterday, omg, they are sooo good! 😋I followed your recipe except for the flaxseed, I used an egg🥚.They came out crunchy on the outside and chewy in the inside! Oh and I used the coconut flakes, delicious! Thank you Brittany for this recipe!🥰
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Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Laura! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
Delightful and tasty cookie! While these cookies are not overly sweet, they certainly satisfy a sweet tooth craving!! 🙂 A perfect substitute for the traditional chocolate chip cookie.
Staying true to the recipe, my cookie dough was thick and sticky, which held up when I scooped each cookie onto my baking stone.
To those who have noted their cookies came out flat, I would suggest making sure your tahini is completely mixed in it’s container before you measure it out. Tahini tends to separate, like organic nut butter, which result in a paste that sinks to the bottom of the jar and thick oil resting on top of the paste. If the tahini is properly mixed before baking with, I believe the cookie batter will hold together and rise more successfully. Happy baking!
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So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Amanda!! Thanks so much for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment. It’s super helpful for future readers. 🙂
What if the coconut flakes I have are already unsweetened and toasted?
Then I’d just skip toasting them and add them straight to the batter! 🙂
Hi, can you sub cocnut sugar for maple syrup?
I haven’t tried using coconut sugar instead of the maple syrup, but I think it should work just fine. Let me know if you try it!
I’m a huge fan of cookies. I make cookies every weekend. Last week, I found this recipe on my friend’s facebook timeline, and I decided to make these cookies in order to give my aunt. And you know what, the taste was really irresistible!!! My aunt was so impressed by these cookies I made. I was so happy. Thank you so much!
★★★★★
EBF has the best recipes! So much inspo cuz i cook very similarly and this cookie recipe takes win! OMFG I could eat this cookie dough without baking. So Soo good!
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Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Marie-Anne! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. 🙂 Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!
These are delish!! Tahini is so amazing in baked goods! Definitely will make them again!
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Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Erica. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. <3
Great taste, but mine came out flat. I used an egg instead of flaxseed. Should I have added more coconut flour?
Hey Teresa – Oh no!! So sorry to hear that. Did your batter seem super runny to you? If your tahini was extra runny you might have needed a bit more flour.
Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies are absolute PERFECTION! Made them last night & I was blown away; glad I ordered 2 jars of tahini. These are a seriously HUGE win, Brittany! Thank you so much!
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Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Jennifer. As always, thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate you. 🙂