How to Make Fast and Easy Israeli Tahini Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Israeli Tahini Cookies are a delightful and simple treat that are a staple in many Middle Eastern households. These cookies are incredibly easy to make and require only a handful of ingredients, making them a perfect go-to recipe for when you're in need of a quick and delicious dessert. The key ingredient in these cookies is, of course, tahini - a paste made from ground sesame seeds that has a rich, nutty flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup tahini

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl; add butter and tahini and mix until dough is crumbly. Roll dough into small balls and press each ball into a flattened cookie shape using your palms. Arrange cookies in the prepared baking sheet and press with a fork.
  • Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake until cookies are golden, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 53mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 60mg