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Chocolate-Cherry Tahini Cookies

4.4 from 5 reviews
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 medium cookies 1x
  • Category: Baking, gluten-free, snacks, desserts
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These GF soft-baked chocolate-cherry cookies come together in just 15 minutes and are oh-so-good! Made with tahini instead of butter, this recipe takes ‘better-for-you’ baking to a whole new and delicious level!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries

Instructions

  1. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350℉/ 180℃.
  2. Roughly chop the cherries.
  3. Add the egg, brown sugar, coconut sugar, tahini, coconut oil and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Mix together until smooth and shiny.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Combine until a stiff dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
  5. Pinch off a small chunk of cookie dough and roll between your palms to form a 1-inch/2.5cm ball. Place the ball on the parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten with the back of your hand. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  6. Insert the baking sheets into the oven and bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes or until just golden around the edges.
  7. Makes 12 medium cookies.

Notes

If you’re fresh out of coconut sugar you can sub-in brown sugar instead however you’ll get a sweeter cookie with a coarser texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie