Spicy Gluten-Free Tahini Cookies Recipe

Name: Spicy Gluten-Free Tahini Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, ground; ½ teaspoon cumin, ground; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; 2 tablespoons rice flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon arrowroot, or; 1 tablespoon yam, starch or; 1 tablespoon potato starch

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, ground
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon arrowroot, or
1 tablespoon yam, starch or
1 tablespoon potato starch

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
In a bowl, cream together egg, honey, tahini and parmesan.
3
Stir in ground sesame seeds and spices.
4
Stir in salt and soda.
5
Gradually whisk in rice flour, cornstarch and arrowroot starch.
6
Everything should be well combined, but not overmixed.
7
Line baking tray with non stick baking paper and drop the batter by teaspoons onto the tray, about 1 inch apart (they spread a bit).
8
If the batter is a bit sticky, use two teaspoons.
9
Bake at 350 about 10 to 20 minutes.
10
You have to watch them - for some reason each batch I make requires different baking times.
11
They should rise nicely and are ready when lightly brown and firm, but still soft to the touch.
12
Let cool on a wire rack and store in airtight container.

193

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 tablespoon honey, 4 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Spicy Gluten-Free Tahini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Gluten-Free Tahini Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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