Sesame Tahini Currant Cookies Recipe

Name: Sesame Tahini Currant Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon unsulphered molasses or honey; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon unsulphered molasses or honey
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup sesame seeds

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter together with the tahini, sesame oil, molasses, brown sugar and vanilla at medium speed until creamy, about 4 minutes.
3
Reduce the speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4
Add the currants to the dough and mix until evenly distributed.
5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 with the racks placed in the lower and upper-half positions.
7
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
8
Add the sesame seeds to a shallow bowl and set aside.
9
Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon-size balls of dough and form into round balls.
10
Working in batches, roll each ball in the sesame seeds while gently pressing the seeds into place to coat.
11
Arrange at least 2 inches apart on the parchment paper lined baking sheets.
12
Bake for about 8 minutes for soft cookies or about 12 minutes for crisp cookies.
13
They should be dome-like in shape and light golden brown in color.
14
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

780

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Sesame Tahini Currant Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sesame Tahini Currant Cookies

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