Easy Tahini Cookies
Easy Tahini Cookies made with almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup. A chewy tahini cookie made gluten-free and vegan!
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons warm water
- ¾ cup tahini well stirred
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour 110 g
- ¼ cup coconut sugar 30 g
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chunks I use Enjoy Life brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare flax egg, set aside. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk tahini, maple syrup, and flax egg together. Add almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Chill dough in refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop cookie dough and gently roll into a loose ball with your hands. The dough will be sticky, so spray your hands with cooking spray as needed to make rolling easier. Place on cookie sheet, press a chocolate piece in middle if using.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies start to look golden on top. Allow to rest on cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes before removing with a spatula and placing on wire rack. Leave on wire rack until completely cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container. If stacking, layer pieces of parchment between to avoid cookies sticking together.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg