Description
Nut-free Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies are an indulgent yet allergy-friendly treat combining creamy tahini with dairy-free chocolate chips for a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for nut-sensitive diets and vegan lifestyles, these cookies are moist, flavorful, and easy to make using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure your cookies don’t stick and have a smooth bottom crust.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, creating a luscious base for your cookie dough.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Form the cookie dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until combined. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and bake: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set perfectly without breaking.
Notes
- Ensure tahini is at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth dough.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- If dough feels too soft, chill for 20 minutes to prevent spreading too much.
- Use good quality, smooth tahini without additives for best flavor and texture.
- Watch baking time closely to keep cookies chewy and soft; slightly underbake if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg