TAHINI SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Flavored with sesame seeds and tahini paste, these sophisticated shortbread cookies, adapted from "Soframiz" by Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick, have a pleasing crumbly texture and an intense, almost nutty flavor. Serve them as part of a cookie plate for dessert, or with coffee or tea as a midafternoon snack.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast sesame seeds: Put them in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and stir every 30 seconds until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Pour onto a large plate to cool.
- Combine butter, confectioners' sugar and tahini in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Scrape bowl. Add flour and salt, and mix on low speed until dough is smooth.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Divide it in half and knead until smooth. Roll each piece of dough into a log about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each log in sesame seeds, coating logs completely. They may be difficult to maneuver, but they patch up easily. Wrap them tightly in parchment paper, twisting at each end. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice logs into 1/4-inch-thick coins and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake until firm around edges and not colored, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 73 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Jamie Ortiz
jamie.o2@yahoo.comI was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I found this one. I am so glad I did! These cookies are delicious and they were a hit with my family and friends.
Lucky Boy
boy_l@hotmail.comThese cookies are so delicious and they are so easy to make. I love that they are made with healthy ingredients and they taste so good. I will definitely be making them again.
Luc Jean Geral
luc-j@hotmail.comI love the nutty flavor of the tahini in these cookies. They are perfect for a quick and easy snack or a special treat.
isaac mosutha
i89@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I would recommend chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, to help prevent the cookies from crumbling. Otherwise, they are a delicious and easy-to-make treat.
Subash Mahat
m_subash91@gmail.comI was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I found this one. I am so glad I did! These cookies are delicious and they were a hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making them again.
Amorine Teddy
a_t@hotmail.comThese cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack. I love that they are made with healthy ingredients and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Simone Horton
s.h19@gmail.comI love the simplicity of these cookies. They are made with a few simple ingredients and they come together in just a few minutes. The tahini flavor is a nice touch and it gives the cookies a unique flavor.
Masiano Auguste
masiano.auguste57@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by 1/4 cup. Otherwise, they are a delicious and easy-to-make treat.
Myranda Jo
jo@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out great! They were crispy on the edges and chewy in the center. The tahini flavor was subtle but noticeable, and it gave the cookies a unique and delicious taste.
Charles Mutyaba
c_m91@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the nutty flavor of the tahini and the chewiness of the cookies. They are perfect for a quick snack or a special treat. I highly recommend them!
Shaanzly Farooq
farooq.shaanzly51@gmail.comI was skeptical about trying these cookies at first, but I am so glad I did! The tahini flavor is subtle but noticeable, and it gives the cookies a unique and delicious taste. The texture is perfect, and they hold their shape well after baking. I wil
Ryan Landers
r_l@gmail.comThese tahini shortbread cookies are absolutely delightful! The blend of tahini, butter, and sugar creates a unique and nutty flavor that is both comforting and exciting. The texture is perfect, with a slight crunch from the sesame seeds and a soft, c