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These Sesame Cookies have a rich flavor, soft texture, and such a delicious sesame flavor. The Tahini is mixed into the dough and coated in sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.

Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds derived from the Sesamum indicum plant. They have been consumed for centuries and are a staple in many cuisines around the world. These seeds offer a range of health benefits due to their nutritional content. They are rich with essential minerals such as copper, magnesium, calcium and iron. They are also a great source of protein and fiber.

What is tahini?
Tahini is a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines and is widely used in dishes like hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, and various sauces and dressings. Tahini has a rich, nutty flavor and very creamy texture.

There’s so much more to tahini than just being one of the main ingredients of hummus. It’s absolutely incredible in sweet treats, and these Sesame Cookies are a wonderful introduction into the world of sweet tahini treats. This is an easy recipe that you can make in just about 20 minutes. These cookies are mixed, rolled, covered with sesame seeds, and flatten with your hand before baking.

More Dessert Recipes you will Enjoy!
Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Bites
Blueberry Lemon Cake
Peach Blueberry Crisp
Dark Chocolate Bark with Medjool Dates

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Sesame Cookies Recipe

These Sesame Cookies are perfectly nutty and the ideal balance of salty and sweet. This is an easy recipe that you can make in just 20 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 9

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup tahini
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (I like to use heritage whole wheat flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the tahini, honey, vanilla, and egg. Next, add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and sea salt and mix until combined.
• Use an ice cream scooper to scoop large balls and roll them in your hands to make them smooth and round.
• Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate in a single layer. Roll the cookie dough ball around the plate until it’s completely covered with sesame seeds. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• When you have about 8 on your sheet, use your hand to flatten them and then bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
• Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Keyword cookies, sesame cookies

These Healthier Brownies have the combination of chocolatey flavor, various textures, and the joy of indulgence. This recipe is relatively simple to make, requiring only a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation. They are rich and chocolatey, and they make the perfect healthy treat!

If you love brownies but wish they weren’t so bad for you? Why not make healthier chocolate brownies? Traditional brownies can be quite high in calories due to their high sugar and fat content. This recipe has a lower caloric density, allowing you to enjoy a treat without consuming excessive calories.

Sometimes, you just need some chocolate and there is nothing better than a nice chocolate brownie. This recipe makes just one 8×8-inch pan, but they are so good you may want more. If so, feel free to double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.

Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. I find these actually taste even better the next day after refrigerating.

More Dessert Recipes you will Enjoy!
Blueberry Lemon Cake
Peach Blueberry Crisp
Dark Chocolate Bark with Medjool Dates

Double Chocolate Brownies

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Healthier Brownies

These Healthier Brownies are low fat, low sugar, and whole grain. They are rich, chocolatey, and make the perfect healthy treat! Treat you don’t have to feel guilty about.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F, and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, fully combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to combine into a dark, smooth brownie batter. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
• Transfer the brownie batter to the lined baking dish and smooth it out evenly. Top with more chocolate chips.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until the brownies are puffed up and fluffy. Remove, let cool for about 30 minutes, slice, and serve.

Keyword brownies, chocolate, chocolate bites, healthier brownies