As a big fan of flavor, these Salted Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies are packed with as much of it as possible. Each delicious cookie is loaded with chewy oats, maple syrup, chocolate pieces, chopped dates, flavorful tahini to bind it all together, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
They’re sweet, chewy, gooey and a touch savory, thanks to tahini. What’s not to love? Plus, this recipe is gluten-free, vegan, naturally sweetened and nut-free. So, it’s truly a cookie for the masses!
This is a cookie that I can eat for breakfast with zero guilt. I love these cookies for a sweet post-dinner treat or as a great, delicious start to my morning. A cookie like this is perfect for any occasion, moment, or sweet craving. I adore this cookie, and I love how it is naturally sweetened.
Presenting : A breakfast cookie, a dessert cookie, and an any-time-of-day cookie. A Salted Tahini Oatmeal Cookie with Chocolate Chunks.
Ingredients for Tahini Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
- tahini (My favorite is this one - it's not bitter at all)
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- ground cardamom
- kosher salt
- old fashioned oats
- oat flour
- dark chocolate, chopped (I love to use this super delicious & high quality dark chocolate made in Raleigh, NC)
- dates, pitted and chopped small
- flaky sea salt
How to Make Salted Tahini & Date Chocolate Chunk Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together and mix until incorporated.
3. Stir in the cinnamon, cardamom, salt, oats, and oat flour. Add in the chocolate chunks and dates. The dough might be a little runny but will thicken as it sits. If your dough is super runny, add one more tablespoon of oat flour, and if it’s too thick, add another tablespoon of tahini. Let the dough sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
4. With a cookie scoop, scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten the cookies with your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The middle of the cookies should still be pretty gooey. Don’t overbake!
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to fully cool. Enjoy!
Essentials for Making Vegan Tahini and Date Cookies
- a rubber spatula: here's my very favorite one. I have it in many colors, and I've never found a better spatula. Worth. Every. Penny.
- whisk set: sizes for all jobs & tasks
- glass mixing bowl set: for mixing together all the ingredients
- my favorite stand mixer: KitchenAid, always
- tahini : not bitter, super smooth, and the best I've found
- the best, handcrafted dark chocolate
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Other Gluten Free Cookie Recipes
- I love a classic cookie, but I also love a cookie that is a lil edgy and breaks the boundaries a bit. Enter: these Blueberry Olive Oil Cookies with pistachios and white chocolate chunks. They're just the thing to step it up to a whole new level.
- Another cookie that breaks boundaries in delicious waves are these Bourbon Chocolate Cherry Cookies that are gluten free, packed with bourbon-soaked cherries, dark chocolate chunks, & lots of oats. Ridiculously delicious.
- Can't decide between cake or cookies? I'm here to tell you that you don't have to. These Gluten Free Coffee Cake Cookies are the perfect collaboration of the two. They're soft, tender, and packed with flavor. They taste just like coffee cake, even down to the streusel topping. Come on, yuuum! Recipe modifications are available to make gluten free or regular cookies.
- A cookie bar with classic flavors to satisfy a crowd. White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies are quick to make, satisfying to share, and even more delicious to eat!
- Kitchen Sink Cookies are the best salty, sweet cookie with loads of textures and flavors... and, guess what - they're gluten free. Add whatever you have in your pantry for the perfect, last-minute cookie fix!
- A perfect nostalgic cookie that is quick and simple to throw together and will transport you back to childhood. There’s nothing like an Oatmeal Cream Pie, and these are the very best. Plus, these can be made gluten free.
- A bright, fresh treat that has a swirl of fresh strawberry buttercream between two Strawberries & Cream Cookies is one of the best cookie sandwiches you'll make.
- If you're craving something a little different from the typical cookie, whip up a batch of homemade biscotti. There's nothing like the crisp, buttery texture that these tasty treats bring to the table. A few of my favorites are: Blueberry Orange and Pistachio, Double Chocolate, Cranberry Bliss, and Tropical Pineapple Coconut!
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