Rich and chewy black tahini chocolate cookies drizzled with white chocolate and topped with black sesame seeds. Perfectly nutty and chocolatey for a sophisticated homemade treat.
Author:Ava
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:12 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Middle Eastern Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour: 1 3/4 cups, provides structure
Cocoa Powder: 1/4 cup, adds rich chocolate flavor
Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon, ensures proper rise
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, balances sweetness
Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, softened, for tenderness
Tahini: 1/2 cup, adds nutty, creamy depth
Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup, for moisture and sweetness
Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup, enhances crisp edges
Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, flavor enhancer
Eggs: 2 large, bind ingredients together
White Chocolate: 1/2 cup, melted for drizzling
Black Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another, beat butter, tahini, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs and mix until smooth
Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until dough forms. Scoop onto sheets
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and centers soft
Cool cookies, drizzle with melted white chocolate, and sprinkle black sesame seeds
Serve or store in an airtight container
Notes
Use room-temperature tahini for smooth mixing
Chill dough slightly to prevent spreading
Drizzle white chocolate after cookies have cooled for clean lines
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly for consistent presentation