This Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe is the perfect mix of nutty tahini and classic chocolate chip cookie flavor. These chewy cookies bake with crispy edges, a chewy center, and plenty of melty chocolate chips.

This tahini chocolate chip cookies recipe is simple to make and uses ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. The dough comes together easily in one large mixing bowl with very little effort.

If you love chewy chocolate chip cookies but want something a little different, this recipe is worth trying. The tahini adds richness and creates a tender, soft cookie with deep flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

This recipe calls for simple ingredients you can find at most grocery stores. Full recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Heavy whipping cream: Helps add richness and softness to the cookie dough.
• All-purpose flour: Creates structure and gives the cookies their chewy texture.
• Baking soda: Helps the cookies spread properly and creates crispy edges.
• Cornstarch: Keeps the cookies soft and helps create a chewy center.
• Brown sugar: Adds moisture and deeper flavor for chewy cookies.
• Granulated sugar: Helps create crisp edges and balanced sweetness.
• Tahini: Adds a nutty flavor and makes this tahini chocolate chip cookie recipe stand out from a classic chocolate chip cookie.
• Unsalted butter: Adds richness and helps the cookies bake evenly. Melted and cooled butter creates a softer texture.
• Coarse salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
• Egg and egg yolk: Help bind the wet ingredients together and create a tender texture. Room temperature eggs mix more evenly for the best results.
• Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and rounds out the flavor.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Melt throughout the cookies and create pockets of melty chocolate chips in every bite.

Add-ons & Substitutions

These chocolate chip tahini cookies are easy to customize with different mix-ins and flavors.

• Dark chocolate chunks can replace chocolate chips for larger pools of melted chocolate.
• White chocolate chips add extra sweetness and pair well with tahini.
• Chopped toasted sesame seeds can be sprinkled on top before baking for extra crunch.
• Almond extract can replace part of the vanilla for a slightly different flavor.
• Milk chocolate chips create a softer and sweeter cookie.
• Chopped walnuts or pecans add texture to the baked cookies.
• Crunchy tahini can be used if you want more texture throughout the dough.
• Flaky sea salt on top adds extra contrast and enhances the perfect combination of tahini and chocolate.

How to make

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cornstarch until evenly combined. Mixing the dry ingredients first helps the cookies bake more evenly later.

In a large bowl or large mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, tahini, and coarse salt. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain. The mixture should look glossy and creamy.

Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Whisk until fully combined and smooth. Room temperature eggs help everything mix together more easily and create a smoother dough.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Stop mixing as soon as the dry flour disappears. Overmixing can make the cookies dense instead of soft and chewy.

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. The melty chocolate chips are one of the best parts of these chewy chocolate chip cookies.

Place plastic wrap directly on top of the dough so it is fully covered. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. Chilling helps the dough develop flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

When ready to bake, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. This makes the cookie dough easier to scoop.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 3 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper. Using parchment paper helps the cookies bake evenly and prevents sticking.

Using a cookie scoop, form cookie dough balls about 1.5 tablespoons each. Place the balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2.5 inches between each cookie, so they have room to spread.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges look lightly golden and the centers still appear slightly soft. The cookies will continue setting as they cool, which helps create the perfect cookie texture with crispy edges and a chewy center.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet for about 3 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Expert Tips

• Chill the dough for at least 1 hour for the best flavor and texture.
• Use room temperature eggs so the dough mixes more smoothly.
• Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added, or the cookies may turn dense.
• A cookie scoop helps create evenly sized cookies that bake at the same rate.
• Slightly underbaking gives the cookies a softer, chewier center.
• Add a few extra chocolate chips on top of the cookie dough balls before baking for a more beautiful cookie.
• Rotate the baking tray halfway through baking if your oven heats unevenly.
• Let the baked cookies cool slightly before moving them so they do not break apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does tahini taste like in cookies?

Tahini adds a mild nutty flavor that pairs really well with chocolate chips.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes. The dough can stay refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.

Why do I need room-temperature eggs?

Room temperature eggs mix more evenly into the wet ingredients and help create smoother dough.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes. Freeze the cookie dough balls and bake directly from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes added.

How do I keep the cookies soft?

Store the cookies in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Can I use chocolate chunks instead of chips?

Absolutely. Chocolate chunks melt beautifully and create larger chocolate pockets.

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